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A master-period-piece of cinematic storytelling - one of the finest dramas of the ‘80s.

-Director John Boorman attended Catholic school although his family was not Roman Catholic. Apparently his parents thought that Catholic school teachers would be less likely to be drafted into WWII. Ironically this film is about World War II.

-Charley Boorman, who plays the Luftwaffe Pilot, is director John Boorman's son.

- News reel footage shown in the cinemas of the RAF versus the Luftwaffe is actually from Battle of Britain (1969)

Hope and Glory

Running Time: 1:52:47 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama

Synopsis:

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 2. For a young boy, this time in history was more of an adventure, a total upheaval of order, restrictions and discipline.

Starring:

Sebastian Rice Edwards , Sammi Davis , Derrick O’Connor

Director:

John Boorman