King and Country (1964)

1964 · 85 min · War, Drama

During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Directed by Joseph Losey. Starring Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Peter Copley and Barry Foster.

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