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Hope and Glory
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Hope and Glory

1987-09-03 · 113 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · War · Family

A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.

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Directors
John Boorman
Production companies
Goldcrest Films International, Nelson Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah MilesSarah MilesGrace Rohan
David HaymanDavid HaymanClive Rohan
Derrick O'ConnorDerrick O'ConnorMac
Susan WooldridgeSusan WooldridgeMolly
Ian BannenIan BannenGrandfather George
Sammi DavisSammi DavisDawn Rohan
Jean-Marc BarrJean-Marc BarrBruce
Sebastian Rice-EdwardsSebastian Rice-EdwardsBill Rohan
Geraldine MuirGeraldine MuirSue Rohan
Annie LeonGrandma
Jill BakerJill BakerFaith
Amelda BrownAmelda BrownHope
Katrine BoormanKatrine BoormanCharity
Colin HigginsColin HigginsClive's Pal
Shelagh FraserShelagh FraserWVS Woman
Gerald JamesGerald JamesHeadmaster
Barbara PiersonTeacher
Nicky TaylorRoger
Jodie AndrewsRoger's Gang #1
Nicholas AskewRoger's Gang #2

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