Why it may be worth watching
- Glorious 39 combines War and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.0/10 from 97 votes.
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Glorious 39
A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.
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Cast
Romola GaraiAnne Keyes
Bill NighyAlexander Keyes
Julie ChristieAunt Elizabeth
Eddie RedmayneRalph Keyes
Juno TempleCelia Keyes
David TennantHector
Charlie CoxLawrence
Jeremy NorthamJoseph Balcombe
Christopher LeeOlder Walter Page
Corin RedgraveOliver Page
Hugh BonnevilleGilbert
Jenny AgutterMaud
Sam Kubrick-Finneyyoung Walter Page
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for War, Drama, History.
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Themes and topics
adoptionradioboys' choirforeign worker1930s
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