King and Country was adapted by Evan Jones from John Wilson’s play Hamp. Misfit World War I British soldier Tom Courtenay, on trial for desertion, is defended by martinet officer Dirk Bogarde. Disgusted by the assignment, Bogarde wearily asks the dullwitted Courtenay the reasons for his actions. Courtenay replies that, after being the sole survivor of a battle and discovering that his wife had been cheating on him while he was serving his country, he didn’t see any purpose in going on; thus, he “went for a little walk”. Bogarde’s dislike of his client melts into sympathy, which in turn leads to temporary indignation over the manner in which the average enlisted man is treated by his aristocratic superiors. Despite his pleas for leniency, Bogarde’s client is sentenced to be shot; after all, an example must be made. On the day of the execution, the men on the firing squad are so drunk that they’re unable to carry out the sentence. Once more incensed by the “rabble” that he’s forced to deal with, Bogarde takes the law into his own hands., Dirk Bogarde and Tom Courtenay star in Joseph Losey’s sombre, powerful drama about an officer who is assigned to defend a private accused of desertion during the First World War., The court-martial of a British soldier during World War I. A cogent plea for justice. Excellent performances and direction (Joseph Losey). Tom Courtenay. Hargreaves: Dirk Bogarde. O’Sullivan: Leo McKern. Webb: Barry Foster., During World War I, an army private is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye., Dirk Bogarde and Tom Courtenay star in Joseph Losey’s powerful and absorbing drama about an officer who is assigned to defend a private accused of desertion during World War I. Arthur Hamp is a British army private awaiting court martial for simply abandoning his post when the pressures and sights of war got too much for him during the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917. Captain Hargreaves is initially resentful of being detailed to represent a coward but accepts it because it is his duty. However, during his interrogation of Hamp, Hargreaves elicits the reason for the private’s decision to ‘go for a walk’, which transforms Hargreaves’ indifference into a passionate belief in his ‘client’ and also makes him question his own attitudes towards class and the army. But little quarter was given deserters in the Great War, and the film’s tragic, moving climax remains as shocking now as it was when it was first released… Also starring Leo McKern as a hidebound, unsympathetic medical officer.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “King and Country ” ?
A: The main cast includes Dirk Bogarde,Tom Courtenay,Leo McKern,Barry Foster,James Villiers,Peter Copley,Barry Justice,Vivian Matalon,Jeremy Spenser,James Hunter,David Cook,Larry Taylor,Jonah Seymour,Keith Buckley,Richard Arthure,Derek Partridge,Brian Tipping,Terry Palmer,Reginald Mills,Roy Ponting,Richard MacDonald,Denys Coop,Peter Mullins,Richard Goodwin,Daniel M. Angel.
Q: When Did the “King and Country” Released?
A: The Movie “King and Country” originally aired on 1964-05-31 and released in the year of 1964.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “King and Country” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “King and Country” ?
A: “King and Country” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
