The Hope and the Glory
Synopsis
Sam, a quiet West Indian working as a London Transport ticket collector, strikes up an unlikely, but warm, friendship with Joe, an old man who has a room in the same house.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graeme Harper
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Roux, Caryl Phillips
- Original Score
- Roger Limb
- Original Title
- The Hope and the Glory
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graeme Harper
Alison Roux, Caryl Phillips
Roger Limb
Alastair Mackay, Stephen Newnham
Andrée Molyneux
Department Leadership Roster
Andrée Molyneux
Producer
Alastair Mackay
Editor
Stephen Newnham
Editor
Roger Cann
Production Design
Graeme Harper
Director
Caryl Phillips
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hope and the Glory.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Hope and the Glory.
list13
More Like The Hope and the Glory
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hope and the Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hope and the Glory about?
Sam, a quiet West Indian working as a London Transport ticket collector, strikes up an unlikely, but warm, friendship with Joe, an old man who has a room in the same house.
Who directed The Hope and the Glory?
The Hope and the Glory was directed by Graeme Harper.
Who stars in The Hope and the Glory?
The principal cast of The Hope and the Glory includes Rudolph Walker, Maurice Denham, Carmen Munroe, Larry Dann, Derek Martin.
When was The Hope and the Glory released and how long is it?
The Hope and the Glory was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hope and the Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hope and the Glory was composed by Roger Limb.