HOPE AND GLORY

Review: Based on John Boorman’s own childhood growing up in and around London during the uncertain days of World War II.
Director: John Boorman
Actors: David Hayman, Sarah Miles, Sebastian Rice-Edwards, Geraldine Muir, Sammi Davis, Derrick O’Connor, Susan Wooldridge, Jean-Marc Barr, Ian Bannen, Annie Leon, Jill Baker, Amelda Brown, Katrine Boorman, Shelagh Fraser and Gerald James
Year: 1987
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance and War
Conclusion: 4/5
John Boorman has directed a lot of films over the years although I have to say that this is his best work. Whether or not it is because it is based on his own life therefore a personal project. Fantastic performances especially from Sebastian Rice-Edwards who plays the lead. This explores many themes but the two main ones are resilience and hope and the impact of war on society. At the Bafta Awards in 1988 this won 1 award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. (Susan Wooldridge). At the Golden Globe Awards in 1988 this won 1 award for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.