Reach for Glory (1962)
Corruption and cruelty amongst teenagers in wartime.
During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.
Director: Philip Leacock
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: April 14, 1962
Cast
- Harry Andrews - Capt. Curlew
- Kay Walsh - Mrs. Curlew
- Michael Anderson Jr. - Lewis Craig
- Richard Vernon - Dr. Aldrich
- Russell Waters - Mr. Freeman
- Patricia Hayes - Mrs. Freeman
- Oliver Grimm - Mark Stein
- Martin Tomlinson - John Curlew
- Freddy Eldrett - Willy Aldrich
- James Luck - Martin Freen
Screenplay
- John Rae (Screenplay)
- John Kohn
- Jud Kinberg
Cinematography: Robert Huke
Editing: Frederick Wilson
Production: Blazer Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor
Keywords
england, homophobia, world war ii, evacuation, cowardice, bullying, antisemitism, execution, war game, jingoism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reach for Glory about?
- During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.
- Who directed Reach for Glory?
- Reach for Glory was directed by Philip Leacock.
- Who stars in Reach for Glory?
- Reach for Glory stars Harry Andrews, Kay Walsh, Michael Anderson Jr., Richard Vernon, Russell Waters, Patricia Hayes.
- How long is Reach for Glory?
- Reach for Glory has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Reach for Glory?
- Reach for Glory is a Drama film.
- Where was Reach for Glory produced?
- Reach for Glory was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Reach for Glory?
- The themes of Reach for Glory include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.