Arms and the Man

Arms and the Man

105 mins | Comedy | April 16, 1989

First produced on the London stage in 1894, "Arms and the Man" immediately established Shaw's reputation as one of the greatest wits in London drama. This beautifully remastered BBC production brings to life an uproarious comedy that still resonates in its critique of warfare and romance.

Arms and the Man

105 mins | Comedy | April 16, 1989

Arms and the Man
First produced on the London stage in 1894, "Arms and the Man" immediately established Shaw's reputation as one of the greatest wits in London drama. This beautifully remastered BBC production brings to life an uproarious comedy that still resonates in its critique of warfare and romance.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers BBC
Original title Arms and the Man
Directors James Cellan Jones
Writers George Bernard Shaw

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

as Raina Petkoff

Nicolas Chagrin

as Nicola

Mark Crowdy

as Russian Officer

Patsy Kensit

as Louka - maid

Dinsdale Landen

as Maj. Petkoff

Kika Markham

as Catherine Petkoff

Pip Torrens

as Captain Bluntschli

Patrick Ryecart

as Sergius Seranoff