Joe Maddison's War (2010)
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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.
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Kevin WhatelyJoe Maddison
Robson GreenHarry Crawford
Derek JacobiMr. Simpson
Melanie HillSammy T. DobsonSheila MaddisonJames AthertonTommy CowellJames AthertonTommy CowellAngela LonsdalePolly Maddison
Angela LonsdalePolly Maddison
James BaxterAlan Maddison
John WoodvineFather Connolly
Trevor FoxEddie TurnbullMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · WarDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference1055526Actor preference52526 · 196994 · 164663
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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.
How long is Joe Maddison's War?
Joe Maddison's War has a runtime of 85 minutes.
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