Glorious 39

Nov 20, 2009

2h 9m

★ 6.0

Overview

A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.

Genres

War

Drama

History

Thriller

Production Companies

Screen East Content Investment Fund

BBC Film

Quickfire Films

Magic Light Pictures

Talkback Thames

UK Film Council

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Cast

Anne Keyes

Romola Garai

Alexander Keyes

Bill Nighy

Aunt Elizabeth

Julie Christie

Ralph Keyes

Eddie Redmayne

Celia Keyes

Juno Temple

Hector

David Tennant

Lawrence

Charlie Cox

Joseph Balcombe

Jeremy Northam

Older Walter Page

Christopher Lee

Oliver Page

Corin Redgrave

Gilbert

Hugh Bonneville

Maud

Jenny Agutter

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