King and Country

1965 • 86 minuti

Informazioni su questo film

Tough, no-nonsense British Army lawyer (Dick Bogarde) is assigned to defend a lowly private (Tom Courtenay) at his court martial. The private has been accused of desertion during battle. The lawyer, Captain Hargreaves is convinced this young man should fry. However, as the trial progresses and the strain of three horrible years endured at the Allied front is revealed, the more he is compelled to spare the youth from a firing squad.

Valutazioni e recensioni

But not on the same grand scale. Very able performance by the actors, bogarde and courtney are superb! Anti war!