Joe Maddison's War (2010)
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.
Director: Patrick Collerton
Genre: War, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 19, 2010
Cast
- Kevin Whately - Joe Maddison
- Robson Green - Harry Crawford
- Derek Jacobi - Mr. Simpson
- Melanie Hill
- Sammy T. Dobson - Sheila Maddison
- James Atherton - Tommy Cowell
- Angela Lonsdale - Polly Maddison
- James Baxter - Alan Maddison
- John Woodvine - Father Connolly
- Trevor Fox - Eddie Turnbull
Screenplay
- Alan Plater (Screenplay)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick Collerton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joe Maddison's War about?
- 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.
- Who directed Joe Maddison's War?
- Joe Maddison's War was directed by Patrick Collerton.
- Who stars in Joe Maddison's War?
- Joe Maddison's War stars Kevin Whately, Robson Green, Derek Jacobi, Melanie Hill, Sammy T. Dobson, James Atherton.
- How long is Joe Maddison's War?
- Joe Maddison's War has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Joe Maddison's War?
- Joe Maddison's War is a War, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Joe Maddison's War produced?
- Joe Maddison's War was produced in United Kingdom.