Coward

Sep 13, 2012

0h 28m

★ 6.9

Overview

Coward is a 28 minute film set during World War 1 that brings to light some of the brutal treatment soldiers received for suffering what would now be known as shell-shock. It follows two cousins, Andrew and James, from their home in Northern Ireland who join the British Army to fight for their Country and make their families proud. Through their eyes we see the reality of life on the front lines.

Genres

Drama

War

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Cast

Andrew

Martin McCann

Private Hill

Sean Stewart

Mills

Sean Stewart

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Sean Stewart

Stephens

Joe Van Moyland

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Mark O'Halloran

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