Rent Hope and Glory (1987)

3.7 of 5 from 165 ratings
1h 48min
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Synopsis:
From acclaimed director John Boorman, comes a tale of hope and courage set amongst the rubble strewn streets of bomb ravaged London during the Second World War. Seen through the eyes of a young boy, the 'fireworks' provided by the Blitz every night are as exciting as they are terrifying. His family do not see things in quite the same way and as the bombs continue to drop, their will to survive brings them closer together. The nightly raids do not provide the only drama, however, as his sister falls for a Canadian airman and finding her life turned upside down, soon discovers how valuable the bonds of family can become.
'Hope and Glory' paints a picture of a world riven by conflict and yet united in resistance to the creeping tide of war that seems to be marching ever closer.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
John Boorman
Narrated By:
John Boorman
Writers:
John Boorman
Others:
Susan Wooldridge, Philippe Rousselot, Peter Handford, John Hayward, Anthony Pratt, Anna Dryhurst, Shirley Russell, Ian Crafford, Ron Davis, Joan Woollard, Peter Martin
Studio:
Sony
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
Collections:
A History of Cricket Films, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, British WWII Films: The Home Front and Europe, Top 10 Titles About the Golden Age of Radio, Top 100 BFI Films, WWII Films: The Battle of Britain & In the Air
Awards:

1988 BAFTA Best Supporting Actress

BBFC:
Release Date:
05/09/2005
Run Time:
108 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono, French Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Subtitles:
Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
30/10/2017
Run Time:
112 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono, French DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono, German DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0, Portuguese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono
Subtitles:
Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
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Achingly accurate period detail - Hope and Glory review by JD

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26/11/2009

There are so many little details some only fleetingly seen that are intensely nostalgic. Things that I have not seen in any other second world war drama. I was touched by a road sign which I hadn't seen for aeons. All acting is spot on even the children. A must see for anyone over 40.

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