Glenda Jackson and Oliver Reed, reuniting them after their success in Women in Love. It was an early movie from Hemdale. Director Michael Apted later said the only reason he could make the film "was Glenda was available and was willing to appear for a much smaller than usual fee." Reception The Guardian called it "nothing very special... but at least it's a good story, well told." The same paper later said the movie "got some good critical reaction but did nothing at the box office." In 1973 Jackson said she was "fairly happy" with the film. Awards Michael Apted was nominated for a Golden Prize Award at the 8th Moscow International Film Festival in 1973. (The film had been banned from the festival originally but this was lifted after a small cut was made to a sex scene.) Home media The film has never been made available on DVD format in the United Kingdom or United States. It was however released in Germany under the title, "Desertiert:Der Kampf ums Überleben", on 1 December 2016 from Medien GmbH distribution. The film has also been released in Spain as "La Máscara y la Piel". On 10 January 2019, it was announced that The Triple Echo would be made available on Blu-ray from Powerhouse films subsidiary, Indicator. It features a new 2K restoration of the film as well as original Mono audio. A number of new special features are included and limited edition exclusive booklet with the first pressing. The set was released on 25 March 2019. References External links The Triple Echo Le grand inconnu (fr) 1972 films 1972 romantic drama films 1970s war drama films Adultery in films British romantic drama films British war drama films Cross-dressing in film Films about farmers Films based on British novels Films scored by Marc Wilkinson Films directed by Michael Apted Films set in the 1940s Films shot in Wiltshire Murder in films War romance films British World War II films 1972 directorial debut films 1970s English-language films 1970s British films