The Land Girls (Original title)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 04 September 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, FranceDirector: David Leland
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Angela Huth. Follows the exploits of three raw recruits to the Women's Land Army who are sent to work on a remote Dorset farm during World War II. After initial antagonism wanes, an unlikely friendship is formed between the three women, who come from different social backgrounds.Synopsis: Period drama tribute to Britain's world war II Women's Land Army. In 1941, answering the call to help farms in desperate need of workers, three beautiful women from different social backgrounds arrive at a remote Dorset farm. Under harsh conditions, a camaraderie develops between the very different personalities and each is changed by the experience.
Genre: War
Subjects: World War II, Women's Land Army, Dorset, Home fronts, Great Britain, Countryside
Releases
Date: 20 January 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyDialogue (original): English
Date: 04 September 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Stereo SRAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 110 mins 58 secs - Length: 9987 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Film Four Distributors
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to The LAND GIRLS (1998).
In: Premiere n262 January 1999 Page: 40
Title: Trois anglaises en campagneAuthor: J.-Y.K. Article type: NoteLanguage: French
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 81
Title: The land girlsAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999 Page: 60
Title: Video: RentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n10 October 1999 Page: 62
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release on video of The LAND GIRLS.
In: Film Review October 1998 Page: 21
Title: The Land GirlsAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n456 August 1998 Pages: 38-44
Title: Tanks for the memoriesAuthor: WOLCOTT, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On three current feature films that all try to tell the World War II story as it truly was: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, THE THIN RED LINE and THE LAND GIRLS.
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Pages: 82-83
Title: Cool BritanniaAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of THE LAND GIRLS with Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz and Anna Friel.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n9 September 1998 Page: 44
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 02 Feb 1998 Page: 30
Title: [Variety - 02 Feb 1998: no known title]Author: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n21 Autumn 1998 Page: 17
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: WILLIAMS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release of The LAND GIRLS.
In: TV Guide v46 n21 23 May 1998 Page: 19
Title: Summer movie preview: The Land GirlsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review with release date.
In: Interview May 1998 Pages: 50-51
Title: Movie cameo: crackerjack McCormackAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Catherine McCormack who discusses her past film roles and refers to her most current, in David Leland's LAND GIRLS.
In: Empire n112 October 1998 Page: 150
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack for LAND GIRLS (1998).
In: Empire n112 October 1998 Page: 38
Title: New filmsAuthor: MURRAY, Giala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1144 06 Feb 1998 Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2552 9 Dec 1998 Page: 48
Title: Trois Anglaises en campagneAuthor: LELAND, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v352 n2 7 Apr 1998 Page: 13
Title: Just Shoot Me.Author: BROESKE, Pat H. Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note giving details of the film's production and locations within an article on the recent spate of World War II films being planned or in production.
In: Premiere v11 n13 September 1998 Page: 3 [in the UK edition]
Title: The Land GirlsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997 Page: 4
Title: News in brief: Gramercy gets in too deepArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: In Camera Summer 1997 Page: [insert]
Title: [In Camera - Summer 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Brief in-production credits.
In: Screen International n1094 07 Feb 1997 Page: 38
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: PARIS, Michael Pages: x, 235 p.
Title: The Land girls
Author: GOLD, Claudia Pages: 11p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1134503
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231289
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1253677
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: N-771455
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1134503
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 04 September 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, FranceDirector: David Leland
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Angela Huth. Follows the exploits of three raw recruits to the Women's Land Army who are sent to work on a remote Dorset farm during World War II. After initial antagonism wanes, an unlikely friendship is formed between the three women, who come from different social backgrounds.Synopsis: Period drama tribute to Britain's world war II Women's Land Army. In 1941, answering the call to help farms in desperate need of workers, three beautiful women from different social backgrounds arrive at a remote Dorset farm. Under harsh conditions, a camaraderie develops between the very different personalities and each is changed by the experience.
Genre: War
Subjects: World War II, Women's Land Army, Dorset, Home fronts, Great Britain, Countryside
Releases
Date: 20 January 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyDialogue (original): English
Date: 04 September 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Stereo SRAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 110 mins 58 secs - Length: 9987 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Film Four Distributors
Credits
(72)
©/Copyright: Intermedia Land Girls Ltd, Production Company: Caméra One, Production Company: Aréna Films (Paris), Presented by: InterMedia Films, With the participation of: The Greenlight Fund, Channel Four Films, Production Company: Greenpoint Films, In Association with: West Eleven Films, Supported by: National Lottery through the Arts Council of England, Executive Producer: Ruth Jackson, Producer: Simon Relph, Co-producer: Andrew Warren, Production Manager: Nick Heckstall-Smith, Production Co-ordinator: Nathalie Tanner, Production Accountant: Jim Hajicosta, Location Manager: Mark Mostyn, Post-production Supervisor: Linda Gamble, Post-production Supervisor: Jane Headland, Assistant Director (1st): Nick Laws, Assistant Director (2nd): Mike Elliott, Assistant Director (2nd, Crowd): Candy Marlowe, Assistant Director (3rd): George Walker, Script Supervisor: Penny Eyles, Casting Director: Jeremy Zimmermann, Screenplay: David Leland, Screenplay: Keith Dewhurst, Adapted from "Land Girls" novel by: Angela Huth, Director of Photography: Henry Braham, Camera Operator: Philip Sindall, Stills: Paul Chedlow, Special Effects: Ian Wingrove, Special Effects: Jeff Clifford, Editor: Nick Moore, Production Designer: Caroline Amies, Art Director: Frank Walsh, Production Buyer: Michael King, Property Master: Alan Bailey, Costume Designer: Shuna Harwood, Costume Supervisor: Marion Weise, Make-up/Hair Artist: Veyatie Macloud, Hair/Make-up Designer: Jenny Shircore, Make-up/Hair Artist: Ivana Primovac, Wigs: Terry Jarvis, Title Design: Simon Dowling, Titles: Capital FX (London), Opticals: Peerless Camera Company, Music Composer/Orchestrations: Brian Lock, Additional Music: Matthew Scott, Conductor: David Firman, Music Supervisor: Ian Hierons, [Music] Recording Engineer: Martin Astle, Music Recording: Angel Recording Studios, Sound Recordist: Stuart Wilson, Post-production: De Lane Lea, Pinewood Studios, Boom Operator: Richie Finney, Dubbing Mixer: John Hayward, Supervising Sound Editor: Ian Fuller, Dialogue Editor: Mike Crouch, Dialogue Editor: Roy Burge, Sound Effects Editor: Hugo Middleton, Sound Effects Editor: Dennis McTaggart, Foley Mixer: Kevin Tayler, Stunt Co-ordinator: Nick Powell, Stunt Artist: Crispin Layfield, Agricultural Adviser: Clifford Skinner, Farm Vehicle Adviser: Dave Grabham, Dialogue Coach: Alison Mackinnon, Spitfire Pilot: Mark Hanna, Messerschmitt Pilot: Paul Bonham, Studio: Ealing Studios
Cast
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Catherine McCormack (Stella), Rachel Weisz (Ag), Anna Friel (Prue), Steven Mackintosh (Joe Lawrence), Tom Georgeson (Mr Lawrence), Maureen O'Brien (Mrs Lawrence), Lucy Akhurst (Janet), Gerald Down (Ratty), Paul Bettany (Philip), Nick Mollo (Barry), Michael Mantas (Desmond), Nicholas Le Prevost (agricultural officer), Celia Bannerman (district commissioner), Ann Bell (Philip's mother), Nigel Planer (Gerald), Edmund Moriarty (Harry, the airman), Shirley Newberry (WAAF at dance), Russell Barr (Jamie, the Scottish airman), John Gill (doctor), Crispin Layfield (German pilot), Grace Leland (Baby Barry), Reverend Alan Bennett (Reverend Alan Bennett), Martha Mackintosh, Felix Davis, Jacob Leland (child at christening), Jack O'Hampton (Jack the dog)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(22)
In: Film Score Monthly v4 n1 January 1999 Page: 36Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to The LAND GIRLS (1998).
In: Premiere n262 January 1999 Page: 40
Title: Trois anglaises en campagneAuthor: J.-Y.K. Article type: NoteLanguage: French
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 81
Title: The land girlsAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999 Page: 60
Title: Video: RentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n10 October 1999 Page: 62
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release on video of The LAND GIRLS.
In: Film Review October 1998 Page: 21
Title: The Land GirlsAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n456 August 1998 Pages: 38-44
Title: Tanks for the memoriesAuthor: WOLCOTT, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On three current feature films that all try to tell the World War II story as it truly was: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, THE THIN RED LINE and THE LAND GIRLS.
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Pages: 82-83
Title: Cool BritanniaAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of THE LAND GIRLS with Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz and Anna Friel.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n9 September 1998 Page: 44
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 02 Feb 1998 Page: 30
Title: [Variety - 02 Feb 1998: no known title]Author: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n21 Autumn 1998 Page: 17
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: WILLIAMS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release of The LAND GIRLS.
In: TV Guide v46 n21 23 May 1998 Page: 19
Title: Summer movie preview: The Land GirlsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review with release date.
In: Interview May 1998 Pages: 50-51
Title: Movie cameo: crackerjack McCormackAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Catherine McCormack who discusses her past film roles and refers to her most current, in David Leland's LAND GIRLS.
In: Empire n112 October 1998 Page: 150
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack for LAND GIRLS (1998).
In: Empire n112 October 1998 Page: 38
Title: New filmsAuthor: MURRAY, Giala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1144 06 Feb 1998 Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2552 9 Dec 1998 Page: 48
Title: Trois Anglaises en campagneAuthor: LELAND, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v352 n2 7 Apr 1998 Page: 13
Title: Just Shoot Me.Author: BROESKE, Pat H. Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note giving details of the film's production and locations within an article on the recent spate of World War II films being planned or in production.
In: Premiere v11 n13 September 1998 Page: 3 [in the UK edition]
Title: The Land GirlsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997 Page: 4
Title: News in brief: Gramercy gets in too deepArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: In Camera Summer 1997 Page: [insert]
Title: [In Camera - Summer 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Brief in-production credits.
In: Screen International n1094 07 Feb 1997 Page: 38
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Repicturing the Second World War: representations in film and televisionAuthor: PARIS, Michael Pages: x, 235 p.
Title: The Land girls
Author: GOLD, Claudia Pages: 11p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1134503
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231289
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1253677
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: N-771455
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1134503
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)