King and Country
“Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!”
Synopsis
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.
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King and Country: TrialOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-06-04
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Capt. Hargreaves
Tom Courtenay
Pvt. Arthur Hamp
Leo McKern
Capt. O'Sullivan
Peter Copley
Colonel
Barry Foster
Lt. Webb
Barry Justice
Lt. Prescott
James Villiers
Capt. Midgley
Jeremy Spenser
Pvt. Sparrow
Vivian Matalon
Padre
Keith Buckley
Corporal of Guard
James Hunter
Pvt. Sykes
Jonah Seymour
Cpl. Hamilton
Larry Taylor
Sergeant Major
David Cook
Pvt. Wilson
Richard Arthure
Guard
Raymond Brody
1st Soldier
Terry Palmer
2nd Soldier
Dan Cornwall
3rd Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Jones
- Original Score
- Larry Adler
- Original Title
- King and Country
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- B.H.E. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Evan Jones, J.L. Hodson, Dirk Bogarde, John Wilson, A.E. Housman
Larry Adler
Denys N. Coop
Reginald Mills
Norman Priggen, Joseph Losey
Department Leadership Roster
J.L. Hodson
Writer
Joseph Losey
Director
Larry Adler
Original Music Composer
Reginald Mills
Editor
Norman Priggen
Producer
Joseph Losey
Producer
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Dirk Bogarde
Writer
Evan Jones
Screenplay
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
A.E. Housman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King and Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in King and Country?
The principal cast of King and Country includes Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Peter Copley, Barry Foster.
When was King and Country released and how long is it?
King and Country was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for King and Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King and Country was composed by Larry Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King and Country?
King and Country holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).