KING AND COUNTRY [DVD] [1964]
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Dirk Bogarde portrays a tough British Army lawyer is forced to rethink his convictions during a desertion trial.
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Format: DVD
In Joseph Losey’s stirring anti-war film, a tough, no-nonsense British Army lawyer (Dick Bogarde) is assigned to defend a lowly private (Tom Courtenay) at his court martial. The private has been accused of desertion during battle. The lawyer, Captain Hargreaves is convinced this young man should fry. However, as the trial progresses and the strain of three horrible years endured at the Allied front is revealed, the more he is compelled to spare the youth from a firing squad. Winner of the British Academy Award for Best Picture of 1964. Courtenay won the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival.
| Cast
Dirk Bogarde |
Director Joseph Losey |
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- Original Theatrical Trailer
Format DVD
Language English
Region All Regions
Audio Dolby Digital Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 / 4x3
Rating Not Rated
Runtime 86
Year 1964
Color B&W
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