King and Country (1964)

7.1/10 • 85 min • War Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Capt. Hargreaves

Tom Courtenay

Pvt. Arthur Hamp

Leo McKern

Capt. O'Sullivan

Peter Copley

Colonel

Barry Foster

Lt. Webb

James Villiers

Capt. Midgley

Jeremy Spenser

Pvt. Sparrow

Vivian Matalon

Padre

Keith Buckley

Corporal of Guard

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