King and Country(1964)
“Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!”
Overview
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.
Director
Joseph Losey
Studio
BHE Films
Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Capt. Hargreaves
Tom Courtenay
as Pvt. Arthur Hamp
Leo McKern
as Capt. O'Sullivan
Peter Copley
as Colonel
Barry Foster
as Lt. Webb
Barry Justice
as Lt. Prescott
James Villiers
as Capt. Midgley
Jeremy Spenser
as Pvt. Sparrow
Vivian Matalon
as Padre
Keith Buckley
as Corporal of Guard
James Hunter
as Pvt. Sykes
Jonah Seymour
as Cpl. Hamilton
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
BHE Films • American International Pictures • Allied Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King and Country?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King and Country (1964).
What is King and Country about?▼
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.
Who directed King and Country?▼
King and Country was directed by Joseph Losey and released in 1964. It is a war, drama film.
How long is King and Country?▼
King and Country has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in King and Country?▼
The cast of King and Country includes Dirk Bogarde as Capt. Hargreaves, Tom Courtenay as Pvt. Arthur Hamp, Leo McKern as Capt. O'Sullivan, Peter Copley as Colonel, Barry Foster as Lt. Webb and more.
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