Joe Maddison's War (2010)

MovieWar, Drama, TV Movie1h 25m
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Plot

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 WhatelyKevin WhatelyJoe MaddisonRobson GreenRobson GreenHarry CrawfordDerek JacobiDerek JacobiMr. SimpsonMelanie HillMelanie HillSammy T. DobsonSammy T. DobsonSheila MaddisonJames AthertonJames AthertonTommy CowellAngela LonsdaleAngela LonsdalePolly MaddisonJames BaxterJames BaxterAlan Maddison

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