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King and Country

Name: King and Country
Director: Joseph Losey
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1964-09-05
Cast: Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Peter Copley, Barry Foster

WarDrama

During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

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Dirk BogardeTom CourtenayLeo McKernPeter CopleyBarry FosterBarry JusticeJames VilliersJeremy SpenserVivian MatalonKeith BuckleyJames HunterJonah Seymour

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Joseph Losey

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