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King & Country (1964)

88 min  -  Drama | War  -   30 November 1965 (USA)
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During World War I, an army private is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Director:

Joseph Losey

Writers:

J.L. Hodson (story), Evan Jones (screenplay), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay and Leo McKern
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dirk Bogarde ...
Capt. Hargreaves
Tom Courtenay ...
Pvt. Arthur Hamp
Leo McKern ...
Capt. O'Sullivan
Barry Foster Barry Foster ...
Lt. Webb
Peter Copley ...
Colonel
James Villiers James Villiers ...
Capt. Midgley
Jeremy Spenser Jeremy Spenser ...
Pvt. Sparrow (as Jeremy Spencer)
Barry Justice Barry Justice ...
Lt. Prescott
Vivian Matalon Vivian Matalon ...
Padre
Keith Buckley Keith Buckley ...
Corporal of the Guard
James Hunter James Hunter ...
Pvt. Sykes
Jonah Seymour Jonah Seymour ...
Cpl. Hamilton (MP)
Larry Taylor Larry Taylor ...
Sergeant Major
David Cook David Cook ...
Pvt. Wilson
Richard Arthure Richard Arthure ...
Guard 'Charlie'
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Storyline

During World War I, an army private is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

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Plot Keywords:

Desertion | Court Martial | Officer | Military Officer | Military  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | War

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

King and Country See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

BHE Films, Landau / Unger See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

This film was made in just 18 days and for less than £100,000. However, despite winning awards and rave reviews, it has never yet made its money back. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Equipment shadow visible next to the door as the camera pulls back from the colonel's office after having received the messenger's dispatch. See more »