Glorious 39 (2009)
A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.
Director: Stephen Poliakoff
Genre: War, Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: November 20, 2009
Cast
- Romola Garai - Anne Keyes
- Bill Nighy - Alexander Keyes
- Julie Christie - Aunt Elizabeth
- Eddie Redmayne - Ralph Keyes
- Juno Temple - Celia Keyes
- David Tennant - Hector
- Charlie Cox - Lawrence
- Jeremy Northam - Joseph Balcombe
- Christopher Lee - Older Walter Page
- Corin Redgrave - Oliver Page
Screenplay
Music: Adrian Johnston
Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Editing: Jason Krasucki
Production: Screen East Content Investment Fund, BBC Film, Quickfire Films, Magic Light Pictures, Talkback Thames, UK Film Council
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival
Keywords
adoption, radio, boys' choir, foreign worker, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Glorious 39 about?
- A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.
- Who directed Glorious 39?
- Glorious 39 was directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
- Who stars in Glorious 39?
- Glorious 39 stars Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, Eddie Redmayne, Juno Temple, David Tennant.
- How long is Glorious 39?
- Glorious 39 has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Glorious 39?
- Glorious 39 is a War, Drama, History, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Glorious 39?
- Glorious 39 had a budget of $6M.
- Where was Glorious 39 produced?
- Glorious 39 was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Glorious 39?
- The themes of Glorious 39 include: Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival.