The read
A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
42 audience votes
Key crew
- William AlwynOriginal Music Composer
- Peter UstinovScreenplay
- Carol ReedDirector
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
Cast
- David NivenLieutenant Jim Perry
- Stanley HollowayPvt. Ted Brewer
- James DonaldPvt. Evans Lloyd
- John LauriePvt. Luke
- Leslie DwyerPvt. Sid Beck
- Hugh BurdenPvt. Bill Parsons
- Raymond HuntleyPvt. Herbert Davenport
- Jimmy HanleyPvt. Geoffrey Stainer
- William HartnellSgt. Ned Fletcher
- Reginald TateThe Training Company Commanding Officer
- Leo GennCaptain Edwards
- John RuddockOld Chelsea Soldier
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Themes
flashbackarmy lifeunity