Joe Maddison's War
Synopsis
Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
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Kevin Whately
Joe Maddison
Robson Green
Harry Crawford
Derek Jacobi
Mr. Simpson
Melanie Hill
Selina Rutherfird
Sammy T. Dobson
Sheila Maddison
James Atherton
Tommy Cowell
Angela Lonsdale
Polly Maddison
James Baxter
Alan Maddison
John Woodvine
Father Connolly
Trevor Fox
Eddie Turnbull
Niek Versteeg
Billy Nicholson
Jackie Phillips
Lily Parkinson
Charlie Richmond
Sergeant Bull
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Collerton
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Plater
- Original Title
- Joe Maddison's War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Collerton
Alan Plater
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Patrick Collerton
Director
Alan Plater
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Maddison's War
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What is Joe Maddison's War about?
Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
Who directed Joe Maddison's War?
Joe Maddison's War was directed by Patrick Collerton.
Who stars in Joe Maddison's War?
The principal cast of Joe Maddison's War includes Kevin Whately, Robson Green, Derek Jacobi, Melanie Hill, Sammy T. Dobson.
When was Joe Maddison's War released and how long is it?
Joe Maddison's War was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.