King and Country
October 16, 2011King and Country
Call Number: VHS01507
by: Joseph Losey; Evan Jones; Norman Priggen; Dirk Bogarde; Tom Courtenay; Leo McKern; Barry Foster; James Villiers; B.H.E. Productions Limited.; Kit Parker Films.
Format: VHS
Language: English
Publisher: [United States] : Kit Parker Films, ©1997.
Notes: Based on th stage play by John Wilson, based on a story by James Landsdale Hodson.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964. Running time: 88 min.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964. Running time: 88 min.
Summary: Private Hamp is a volunteer at the outbreak of the First World War, and the soul survivor of his company, decides one day to “go for a walk.” Picked up by the military police, he is sent back to his unit to face court-martial for desertion. An arrogant officer reluctantly accepts the assignment to defend him. During testimony, the officer begins to feel sympathy for the obviously sincere but shell-shocked Hamp. For the first time in his military career, the officer begins to question the army’s methods and attitudes toward its men.
OCLC #:36907232
Added: October16, 2011
This item is part of the Ralph H. Wolfe Collection
