Dad's Army
Watch TrailerDad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1971 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy, War |
| Director | Norman Cohen |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (90 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between the gravity of war and the endearing mundanity of its characters. It relies on the well-established dynamics of the beloved TV series, exploring the absurdities of conflict through the lens of provincial British eccentricity.
Those who tire of loud spectacles will find charm in this gentle farce, where patriotic fervor is constantly undermined by human frailty and the greatest battle is against one's own confusion. What lingers after is a warm, slightly melancholic smile. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Norman Cohen
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, ideally shared with family or friends who appreciate dry British wit.
🎭 Cast
Arthur Lowe
Captain George Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier
Sergeant Arthur Wilson
Clive Dunn
Lance Corporal Jack Jones
John Laurie
Private James Frazer
James Beck
Private Joe Walker
Arnold Ridley
Private Charles Godfrey
Ian Lavender
Private Frank Pike
Liz Fraser
Mrs. Mavis Pike
Bernard Archard
Major General Fullard
Derek Newark
Sergeant Major Dawkins
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