

King and Country
1964 · Movie · 1h 25m · PG
WarDrama
"Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!"
Overview
During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.
Ratings
IMDb
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
84/100
Key crew
- Joseph LoseyDirector
- J.L. HodsonWriter
- Larry AdlerOriginal Music Composer
- A.E. HousmanWriter
- Dirk BogardeWriter
- Evan JonesScreenplay
Cast
- Dirk BogardeCapt. Hargreaves
- Tom CourtenayPvt. Arthur Hamp
- Leo McKernCapt. O'Sullivan
- Peter CopleyColonel
- Barry FosterLt. Webb
- Barry JusticeLt. Prescott
- James VilliersCapt. Midgley
- Jeremy SpenserPvt. Sparrow
- Vivian MatalonPadre
- Keith BuckleyCorporal of Guard
- James HunterPvt. Sykes
- Jonah SeymourCpl. Hamilton
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookworld war idesertionbritish armydutymilitary courtmoral conflictbased on play or musicalvolunteerbotched executioncourt martialfiring squad























