Two Soldiers (2003 film)

Two Soldiers is a 2003 American short drama film written and directed by Aaron Schneider.^[1][2][3] In 2004, it won an Oscar for Best Short Subject at the 76th Academy Awards.^[4] It is based on a 1942 short story by William Faulkner.^[5]

Two Soldiers
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Directed by	Aaron Schneider
Written by	Aaron Schneider
Based on	"Two Soldiers" by William Faulkner
Produced by	Andrew J. Sacks
Starring	Jonathan Furr Ben Allison
Cinematography	David Boyd
Edited by	Aaron Schneider Kelly Matsumoto
Music by	Alan Silvestri
Production company	Shoe Clerk Picture Company
Distributed by	Westlake Entertainment Group
Release date	August 1, 2003 (2003-08-01)
Running time	40 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Cast

• Jonathan Furr as Willie Grier
• Ben Allison as Pete Grier
• Ron Perlman as Colonel McKellog
• David Andrews as Lieutenant Hogenbeck
• Mike Pniewski as Sheriff Foote
• Deacon Dawson as Mr. Grossnickel
• Joanne Pankow as Mrs. Habersham
• Danny Vinson as Pap Grier
• Suellen Yates as Maw Grier
• David Hall as Private
• D. H. Johnson as Colonel's Driver
• Al Wiggins as Man on the Bus
• Allan Hamilton as Bus Driver
• Warren Jack Hendon as Old Man Killegrew
• Nancy Saunders as Old Lady Killegrew
• Lorenzo Meachum as Blues Guitarist
• Lisa Boston as Woman on Street

Production

Filming took place over 12 days in North Carolina,^[6] including in Winston-Salem, Yadkinville and Mocksville.^[7]