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Hope and Glory (1988)

Bill, a young boy living on the outskirts of London experiences the exhilaration of World War II. During this period, Bill learns about sex, death, love, hypocrisy, and the faults of adults as he prowls the ruins of bombed houses.

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Hope and Glory
PG-13
Comedy
Drama
Romance
War
Release Date
February 19, 1988
Director
John Boorman
Cast
Sarah Miles , David Hayman , Sammi Davis , Derrick O'Connor , Susan Wooldridge
Runtime
113 Minutes
Main Genre
Comedy
Writers
John Boorman
Studio
Columbia Pictures, Nelson Entertainment, Goldcrest Films International
Tagline
A story of ordinary people, in extraordinary times!!

Summary

A semi-autobiographical project by John Boorman about a nine year old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War II. For a young boy, this time in history was more of an adventure, a total upheaval of order, restrictions and discipline. The liberating effect of the war on the women left behind. And the joy when Hitler blows up your school.