Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 18-year-old son after he goes missing during World War I.
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| David Haig | ... | Rudyard Kipling | |
| Daniel Radcliffe | ... | John Kipling | |
| Kim Cattrall | ... | Caroline Kipling | |
| Carey Mulligan | ... | Elsie Kipling | |
| Julian Wadham | ... | King George V | |
| Martin McCann | ... | Bowe | |
| Richard Dormer | ... | Corporal John O'Leary | |
| Rúaidhrí Conroy | ... | McHugh (as Ruaidhri Conroy) | |
| Laurence Kinlan | ... | Doyle | |
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Ciaran Nolan | ... | Daly |
| Nick Dunning | ... | Colonel Ferguson | |
| Michael McElhatton | ... | Leo Amery MP | |
| Peter Gowen | ... | H.A Gwynne | |
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Brian de Salvo | ... | Field Marshal 'Bobs' Roberts |
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Simon Coury | ... | Naval Doctor |
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English gentleman author Rudyard Kipling, famous for the Jungle Book, uses his considerable influence, being on a War Office propaganda think tank, to get his nearly 18 year-old son John 'Jack', admitted for military service during World war I after he is repeatedly refused on account of his bad eyesight. He is enrolled in the Irish Guards: their patriotic dream but mother and sister's nightmare. After a short officer training course Jack gets command of a platoon and embarks in France. Soon, and just after his 18th birthday, his unit suffers terrible losses and Jack is reported missing. Now mother Caroline 'Carry' Kipling proves unstoppable pushing Rudyard's influence and half of England to help find out the truth. When it finally comes, there is far less glory than gore and guilt. Written by KGF Vissers (edited P Vanderl)
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20 April 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Caroline Kipling: He must have been in such awful pain.
Rudyard Kipling: If you talked to wounded soldiers they would tell you the pain only sets in later. So, he was lucky. I was done with quickly.
Caroline Kipling: Don't tell me he was lucky! He wasn't lucky, or... or Brave, or happy! Jack was eighteen years and 1 day old! He died in the rain, he couldn't see a ...
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by Patty S. Hill (as Patti Hill Smith) & Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill)
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Several scenes were shot at the actual Rudyard Kipling estate, Bateman's, where Kipling lived from 1902 until his death. See more »Goofs
Rudyard Kipling asked "who am I writing to?" A writer like him shouldn't be confusing "whom" with "who". See more »Quotes
Rudyard Kipling: [after being informed of Jack's death] By all accounts he was very brave, so few of us have the opportunity to play our part properly. But he did. He achieved what he set out to achieve.Caroline Kipling: He must have been in such awful pain.
Rudyard Kipling: If you talked to wounded soldiers they would tell you the pain only sets in later. So, he was lucky. I was done with quickly.
Caroline Kipling: Don't tell me he was lucky! He wasn't lucky, or... or Brave, or happy! Jack was eighteen years and 1 day old! He died in the rain, he couldn't see a ...
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Featured in The Story of the Costume Drama: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (2008) See more »Soundtracks
Happy Birthday to Youby Patty S. Hill (as Patti Hill Smith) & Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill)
EMI Music Publishing Ltd
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I found his very interesting, not least because it fascinated me, one who generally finds programs about war repetitive, distasteful and untrue of reality. This film seemed so hopeless because you know he has no chance but really it is not about the boy in many ways, it is about the father and his conviction and his choking pride that takes precedence in the film. Daniel Radcliffe, unfortunately, did not play a totally convincing role as Jack, the son, but since he was much younger and far less experienced in the world of serious acting I think he was simply out performed.
The main character of the film was Rudyard Kipling and everything you feel is aimed at his loss and guilt for pushing his son to do something where he was destined to underachieve in, due to his "disability" (poor eyesight). I think this rigid but heartfelt performance was brilliant. The score was orchestral and built up atmosphere and sadness throughout, while the camera-work was inventive, intuitive and well shot throughout, including some rather experimental frames.
I think that the film as a whole really captured the feeling of grief and guilt that many must have felt at that time, the sense of irretrievable loss of something so precious. I think this is a great achievement as a film. I recommend anyone should see it who is interested in any aspects of film, it gives its best in all areas.