King And Country (1964) (Blu-ray) (UK Import)
King And Country (1964) (Blu-ray) (UK Import)
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- Country of origin:
- Großbritannien, 1964
- Age release:
- Dieser Titel ist nicht FSK-geprüft.
Delivery to minors is not possible.
Infos zu Titeln ohne Jugendfreigabe - Item number:
- 11602053
- UPC/EAN:
- 5055201851413
- Release date:
- 6.11.2023
- Genre:
- Drama
- Playing time ca.:
- 82 Min.
- Director:
- Joseph Losey
- Actor:
- Dirk Bogarde, Barry Foster, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern
- Film music:
- Larry Adler
- German Title:
- Für König und Vaterland
- Language:
- Englisch
- Sound Format:
- PCM 2.0 mono
- Picture:
- 4:3 (s/w)
- Subtitles:
- Englisch
Other releases of King And Country |
Price |
|---|---|
| DVD, (1964) (UK Import) | EUR 13.99* |
KING AND COUNTRY is a 1964 uncompromising WW1 drama, directed by Joseph Losey, featuring outstanding performances from Tom Courtenay (who won the 1964 Venice Film Festival Award for Best Actor) and Dirk Bogarde. During World War I, a young soldier, Hamp (Tom Courtenay) deserts his post, attempting to escape the ever-present sound of guns and walk back home. Captain Hargreaves (Dirk Bogarde) an aristocratic and British Army lawyer must defend Hamp before the army tribunal, for whom the crime of desertion carries a nasty stigma and the penalty of execution. Initially, Hargreaves approaches Hamp's case with disdain; however, upon learning that Hamp volunteered for duty on a dare, that he is the sole survivor of his unit and that his wife has been unfaithful in his absence, his efforts on Hamp's behalf become more impassioned and earnest.
Reviews
Lexikon des Int.Films: "Dialogbetonte, aber formal brillant durchkomponierte Theaterverfilmung, getragen von pazifistischem Engagement."
