Drama · United Kingdom · 1962 · 1h 26m

Reach for Glory

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Director
Philip Leacock
Cast
Harry Andrews as Capt. Curlew Kay Walsh as Mrs. Curlew Michael Anderson Jr. as Lewis Craig Richard Vernon as Dr. Aldrich Russell Waters as Mr. Freeman Patricia Hayes as Mrs. Freeman
Crew
Robert Huke — Director of Photography Frederick Wilson — Editor John Rae — Screenplay John Kohn — Writer Jud Kinberg — Writer John Kohn — Producer
Tagline

Corruption and cruelty amongst teenagers in wartime.

Synopsis

During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.

Mood & Themes
englandhomophobiaworld war iievacuationcowardicebullyingantisemitismexecutionwar gamejingoism
Key Collaborators
Philip Leacock Director Robert Huke Director of Photography Frederick Wilson Editor John Rae Screenplay John Kohn Writer Jud Kinberg Writer John Kohn Producer Jud Kinberg Producer
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