Private Peaceful
“Divided by love - United by war.”
Synopsis
Set in the fields of Devon and the WW1 battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war, and the price of courage and cowardice.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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PRIVATE PEACEFUL - Official Trailer 2012 [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-28
Top Cast
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Jack O'Connell
Charlie Peaceful
George MacKay
Tommo Peaceful
Richard Griffiths
The Colonel
Frances de la Tour
Grandma Wolf
Maxine Peake
Hazel Peaceful
Alexandra Roach
Molly Monks
John Lynch
Sergeant Hanley
Anthony Flanagan
Recruiting Sergeant
Paul Ready
Captain Wilkins
Eline Powell
Anna
James Laurenson
Major Fitzpatrick
Stephen Kennedy
James Peaceful
David Yelland
General Haigh
Kyle Summercorn
Big Joe Peaceful
James McArdle
Lt. Buckland
Paul Bentall
Mr Munnings
Anna Carteret
Colonel's Wife
Paul Chequer
Corporal
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Reade
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Private Peaceful
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fluidity Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Simon Reade, Michael Morpurgo
Rachel Portman
Jerzy Zieliński
Humphrey Dixon
Guy de Beaujeu, Rhys David Thomas, Jack Bowyer, Michael Morpurgo, Joanne Podmore
Department Leadership Roster
Pat O'Connor
Director
Guy de Beaujeu
Producer
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Simon Reade
Screenplay
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Simon Reade
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Peaceful
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What is Private Peaceful about?
Set in the fields of Devon and the WW1 battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war, and the price of courage and cowardice.
Who directed Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Private Peaceful?
The principal cast of Private Peaceful includes Jack O'Connell, George MacKay, Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour, Maxine Peake.
When was Private Peaceful released and how long is it?
Private Peaceful was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Private Peaceful?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Peaceful was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is Private Peaceful based on a book or true story?
Private Peaceful is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Morpurgo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).