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King and Country

Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!

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.

19641h 25mPGWar, Drama

About King and Country

Directors
Joseph Losey
Cast
Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Peter Copley, Barry Foster, Barry Justice
Genres
War, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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