The Return of the Soldier (1983) featured a cast of 43 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (41%) are still alive today and 19 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Edward de Souza, age 94. This film starred Julie Christie and Glenda Jackson.
41% still with us· verified cast30% of full cast · incl. 11 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 41% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast43 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Julie Christie Kitty Baldry | Kitty Baldry | Living | 14/04/1940 | 86 | — | 43 |
 Glenda Jackson Margaret Grey | Margaret Grey | Deceased | 09/05/1936 | 87 | 15/06/2023 | 47 |
 Ann-Margret Jenny Baldry | Jenny Baldry | Living | 28/04/1941 | 85 | — | 42 |
 Alan Bates Captain Chris Baldry | Captain Chris Baldry | Deceased | 17/02/1934 | 69 | 27/12/2003 | 49 |
 Ian Holm Doctor Anderson | Doctor Anderson | Deceased | 12/09/1931 | 88 | 19/06/2020 | 52 |
 Frank Finlay William Grey | William Grey | Deceased | 06/08/1926 | 89 | 30/01/2016 | 57 |
 Jeremy Kemp Frank | Frank | Deceased | 03/01/1935 | 84 | 19/07/2019 | 48 |
 Hilary Mason Ward | Ward | Deceased | 04/09/1917 | 89 | 05/09/2006 | 66 |
 John Sharp Pearson | Pearson | Deceased | 05/08/1920 | 72 | 26/11/1992 | 63 |
Elizabeth Edmonds Emery | Emery | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Valerie Whittington Beatrice | Beatrice | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Patsy Byrne Mrs. Plummer | Mrs. Plummer | Deceased | 13/07/1933 | 80 | 17/06/2014 | 50 |
Amanda Grinling Alexandra | Alexandra | Living | 17/04/1939 | 87 | — | 44 |
 Edward de Souza Edward de Souza | Edward de Souza | Living | 04/09/1932 | 94 | — | 51 |
 Michael Cochrane Stephen | Stephen | Living | 19/05/1947 | 79 | — | 36 |
 Vickery Turner Jessica | Jessica | Deceased | 03/04/1940 | 66 | 04/04/2006 | 43 |
 Sheila Keith Sister | Sister | Deceased | 09/06/1920 | 84 | 14/10/2004 | 63 |
Shirley Caine Ward Sister | Ward Sister | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Emily Irvine Young Jenny | Young Jenny | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Booker Young Chris | Young Chris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Valerie Aitken Ballerina | Ballerina | Living | 16/09/1945 | 81 | — | 38 |
 Nicholas Frankau Young Civilian Gentleman | Young Civilian Gentleman | Living | 16/07/1954 | 72 | — | 29 |
 Robin Langford First Young Officer | First Young Officer | Deceased | — | — | 22/11/2014 | — |
Stephen Finlay Second Young Officer | Second Young Officer | Deceased | — | — | 14/02/2004 | — |
 Llewellyn Rees Lord Lieutenant | Lord Lieutenant | Deceased | 18/06/1901 | 92 | 07/01/1994 | 82 |
Jeremy Arnold Ballerina's Boyfriend | Ballerina's Boyfriend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Allan Corduner Pianist at Party | Pianist at Party | Living | 02/04/1950 | 76 | — | 33 |
 Jack Lee Groom | Groom | Living | 01/01/1956 | 70 | — | 27 |
Robert Keegan Chauffeur | Chauffeur | Deceased | 03/12/1924 | 63 | 16/01/1988 | 59 |
 Pauline Quirke Girl Searching in Hospital | Girl Searching in Hospital | Living | 08/07/1959 | 67 | — | 24 |
Cathy Finlay Downstairs Nurse | Downstairs Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles Morgan Weeping Man | Weeping Man | Deceased | 21/07/1909 | 84 | 01/05/1994 | 74 |
Gerry Cowper Ward Nurse | Ward Nurse | Living | 23/06/1958 | 68 | — | 25 |
Patrick Gordon Wounded Officer | Wounded Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Noble Delivery Man | Delivery Man | Deceased | 13/12/1914 | 78 | 09/09/1993 | 69 |
Stephen Whittaker Hostile Soldier | Hostile Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kevin Whately Hostile Soldier's Mate | Hostile Soldier's Mate | Living | 06/02/1951 | 75 | — | 32 |
 Jack May Brigadier General | Brigadier General | Deceased | 23/04/1922 | 75 | 19/09/1997 | 61 |
 Dorothy Alison Brigadier's Wife | Brigadier's Wife | Deceased | 04/04/1925 | 66 | 17/01/1992 | 58 |
 Norman Mitchell Ernest | Ernest | Deceased | 27/08/1918 | 82 | 19/03/2001 | 65 |
Martin Ransley Young Man in Boat | Young Man in Boat | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jane Laurie Girl in Boat | Girl in Boat | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Derek Lyons Hostile Soldier (uncredited) | Hostile Soldier (uncredited) | Living | 25/09/1958 | 67 | — | 25 |