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Hope and Glory

The epic story of a world at war. And a boy at play.

A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.

19871h 53mPG-13Drama, War, Family

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About Hope and Glory

Directors
John Boorman
Cast
Sarah Miles, David Hayman, Derrick O'Connor, Susan Wooldridge, Ian Bannen, Sammi Davis
Genres
Drama, War, Family
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

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