

Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Kevin Whately
Joe Maddison

Robson Green
Harry Crawford

Derek Jacobi
Mr. Simpson

Melanie Hill

Sammy T. Dobson
Sheila Maddison

James Atherton
Tommy Cowell

Angela Lonsdale
Polly Maddison

James Baxter
Alan Maddison

John Woodvine
Father Connolly

Trevor Fox
Eddie Turnbull

Niek Versteeg
Billy Nicholson
Jackie Phillips
Lily Parkinson

Charlie Richmond
Sergeant Bull
Crew
Director
Screenplay
Head of Production
In Memory Of
Makeup & Hair
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Details
Release Date
2010-09-19
Runtime
85 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Countries
United Kingdom
Genres
War
Drama
TV Movie