Joe Maddison's War

Joe Maddison's War (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
85 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2010 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Patrick Collerton

Written By:
Alan Plater

Actors:
Sammy T. Dobson ..... Sheila Maddison
James Atherton ..... Tommy Cowell
Angela Lonsdale ..... Polly Maddison
James Baxter ..... Alan Maddison
Kevin Whately ..... Joe Maddison
John Woodvine ..... Father Connolly
Robson Green ..... Harry Crawford
Trevor Fox ..... Eddie Turnbull
Niek Versteeg ..... Billy Nicholson
Derek Jacobi ..... Mr. Simpson
Jackie Phillips ..... Lily Parkinson
Madelaine Newton ..... Jenny Barlow
Charlie Richmond ..... Sergeant Bull
Judi Earl ..... Woman 1
Sharon Percy ..... Woman 2

Synopsis:

Tyneside ship-builder Joe Maddison lost his faith in the trenches at the Somme in 1916. Now that World War Two has begun he is too old to enlist alongside his son and son-in-law and is also in a reserved occupation so, after his wife Polly has left him for a sailor,he joins the Home Guard with his friends, Marxist Eddie and cynical,wise-cracking Harry.Harry's anti-authoritarian attitude causes problems with Mr. Simpson,the company commander,and Joe leads the men out on strike after Harry is expelled. However,after he has dealt with an unexploded bomb he is acclaimed a hero,and,along with his friends, reinstated,being promoted to corporal.He also meets widow Selina who brings him out of his shell but Polly returns,with the sailor's child,seeking a reconciliation, a request which splits the family. Come 1945 and the war is ending but Joe still has his personal conflict to resolve.

A feature length film written by multi-award winning writer Alan Plater (Z-Cars, The Last of The British Bombshells, A Very British Coup). Set in Newcastle in 1939, Joe Maddison's War features shipyard worker Joe who 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. A decision which leads Joe on a journey of self discovery, on which he will learn lessons of heroism and friendship, and also finds love...

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 20 December, 2010.

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