Joe Maddison's War (2010)

4.2/10 85 min War Drama TV Movie

Overview

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

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

Niek Versteeg

Billy Nicholson

Charlie Richmond

Sergeant Bull

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