Joe Maddison's War
Film201085 min4.2/10 on TMDB
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Directed by Patrick Collerton
The story
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.
Cast & crew
Kevin WhatelyJoe Maddison
Robson GreenHarry Crawford
Derek JacobiMr. Simpson
Melanie HillSelina Rutherfird
Sammy T. DobsonSheila Maddison
James AthertonTommy Cowell
Angela LonsdalePolly Maddison
James BaxterAlan Maddison
John WoodvineFather Connolly
Trevor FoxEddie Turnbull
Niek VersteegBilly NicholsonJackie Phillips
Jackie PhillipsLily ParkinsonExplore the crew
- Director
- Patrick Collerton
- Screenplay
- Alan Plater