Hope and Glory
Summary:
An affectionate reverie about war, childhood, and British stoicism, John Boorman's Hope and Glory is the veteran filmmaker's recollection of the bombing of London during World War II. Set on the British home front during the early days of the war, this episodic movie shows the blitz through the eyes of seven-year-old Billy Rohan (Sebastian Rice-Edwards). At the war's outset, ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Sebastian Rice-Edwards - (Bill Rohan)
Sarah Miles - (Grace Rohan)
David Hayman - (Clive Rohan)
Derrick O'Connor - (Mac)
Susan Wooldridge - (Molly)
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Review:
A superlative memoir of life in London during World War II from the unique perspective of a child, this ravishing drama from writer/director John Boorman is his thinly veiled autobiography and an essential work from his canon, arguably his single most important film. Much has been made of the film's fine performances, and they are indeed unfo... Continue >>
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