world war i,desertion,military court,based on play or musical,court martial,1910s,trench warfare,gay theme

King and Country (1964)

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Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Joseph Losey
  • Profile picture of Dirk Bogarde
    Capt. Hargreaves Dirk Bogarde
  • Profile picture of Tom Courtenay
    Pvt. Arthur Hamp Tom Courtenay
  • Profile picture of Leo McKern
    Capt. O'Sullivan Leo McKern
  • Profile picture of Peter Copley
    Colonel Peter Copley
  • Profile picture of Barry Foster
    Lt. Webb Barry Foster
  • Profile picture of James Villiers
    Capt. Midgley James Villiers
  • Profile picture of Jeremy Spenser
    Pvt. Sparrow Jeremy Spenser
  • Profile picture of Vivian Matalon
    Padre Vivian Matalon

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Keywords

  • world war i
  • desertion
  • military court
  • based on play or musical
  • court martial
  • 1910s
  • trench warfare
  • gay theme