Theatre Night | 2: Arms and the Man
Based on Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw
An adaptation of the play by Bernard Shaw, about a young Bulgarian girl who saves the life of a Swiss soldier of fortune. Starring Helena Bonham-Carter as Raina.
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Content
- Type: Adaptation
- Channel: BBC Two
- Duration: 49'17''
- Broadcast date: 1989
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
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