King and Country
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.
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King and Country is a 1964 British war film directed by Joseph Losey, shot in black and white, and starring Dirk Bogarde and Tom Courtenay.Set during World War I, focusing on Private Arthur Hamp, who is accused of desertion after wandering away from the front lines. Captain Hargreaves defends him, but despite evidence of his mental distress, Hamp is sentenced to death by firing squad, highlighting the harsh realities of military justice and the impact of class on decision-making.
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- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Starring
- Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Peter Copley, Barry Foster, Barry Justice, James Villiers, Jeremy Spenser
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