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Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe 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.
DVD / Blu-ray
Aug 2, 2011
Cast
Full credits →K
Kevin Whately
Joe Maddison
R
Robson Green
Harry Crawford
D
Derek Jacobi
Mr. Simpson
M
Melanie Hill
Selina Rutherfird
S
Sammy T. Dobson
Sheila Maddison
J
James Atherton
Tommy Cowell
A
Angela Lonsdale
Polly Maddison
J
James Baxter
Alan Maddison
J
John Woodvine
Father Connolly
T
Trevor Fox
Eddie Turnbull
N
Niek Versteeg
Billy Nicholson
C
Charlie Richmond
Sergeant Bull
