War ·Drama ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 2010 · 1h 25m

Joe Maddison's War

Director

Cast

Kevin Whately as Joe Maddison Robson Green as Harry Crawford Derek Jacobi as Mr. Simpson Melanie Hill as Sammy T. Dobson as Sheila Maddison James Atherton as Tommy Cowell

Crew

Alan Plater — Screenplay

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.

Key Collaborators

Patrick Collerton Director Alan Plater Screenplay

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