Glorious 39
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Romola Garai
Anne Keyes
Bill Nighy
Alexander Keyes
Julie Christie
Aunt Elizabeth
Eddie Redmayne
Ralph Keyes
Juno Temple
Celia Keyes
David Tennant
Hector
Charlie Cox
Lawrence
Jeremy Northam
Joseph Balcombe
Christopher Lee
Older Walter Page
Corin Redgrave
Oliver Page
Hugh Bonneville
Gilbert
Jenny Agutter
Maud
Sam Kubrick-Finney
young Walter Page
Toby Regbo
Michael Walton
Muriel Pavlow
old Anne Keyes
Tom Goodman-Hill
Director
Richard Cordery
Vet
Ryan Kiggell
Soldier Guarding Door
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- Glorious 39
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Screen East Content Investment Fund, BBC Film, Quickfire Films, Magic Light Pictures, Talkback Thames, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Poliakoff
Stephen Poliakoff
Adrian Johnston
Danny Cohen
Jason Krasucki
Barney Reisz, Martin Pope, James Atherton, Sheryl Crown, Sara Geater
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Poliakoff
Director
Barney Reisz
Producer
Martin Pope
Producer
Stephen Poliakoff
Writer
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Annie Symons
Costume Design
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Jason Krasucki
Editor
Mark Leese
Production Design
Adam Gascoyne
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason White
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glorious 39
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Glorious 39 about?
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.
Who directed Glorious 39?
Glorious 39 was directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
Who stars in Glorious 39?
The principal cast of Glorious 39 includes Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, Eddie Redmayne, Juno Temple.
When was Glorious 39 released and how long is it?
Glorious 39 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Glorious 39?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Glorious 39 was composed by Adrian Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Glorious 39?
Glorious 39 holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).