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Glorious 39

2009-11-20 · 129 min · ★ 6.0

War · Drama · History · Thriller

A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.

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Directors
Stephen Poliakoff
Production companies
Screen East Content Investment Fund, BBC Film, Quickfire Films, Magic Light Pictures, Talkback Thames, UK Film Council
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000

Top Cast

Romola GaraiRomola GaraiAnne Keyes
Bill NighyBill NighyAlexander Keyes
Julie ChristieJulie ChristieAunt Elizabeth
Eddie RedmayneEddie RedmayneRalph Keyes
Juno TempleJuno TempleCelia Keyes
David TennantDavid TennantHector
Charlie CoxCharlie CoxLawrence
Jeremy NorthamJeremy NorthamJoseph Balcombe
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeOlder Walter Page
Corin RedgraveCorin RedgraveOliver Page
Hugh BonnevilleHugh BonnevilleGilbert
Jenny AgutterJenny AgutterMaud
Sam Kubrick-Finneyyoung Walter Page
Toby RegboToby RegboMichael Walton
Muriel PavlowMuriel Pavlowold Anne Keyes
Tom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillDirector
Richard CorderyRichard CorderyVet
Ryan KiggellSoldier Guarding Door
Anthony FlanaganAnthony FlanaganMilitary Policeman
Jason WhiteDawson

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