Hope and Glory

1987

Hope and Glory (1987)

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95%

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AUDIENCE SCORE

83%

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Director John Boorman pulled a few stylistic pages from Chabrol and Fellini for the intensely autobiographical Hope and Glory. The film is set in London during World War II; we see all through the eyes of Boorman's alter ego, 9-year-old Billy (Sebastian Rice-Edwards). Though surrounded by the horror and tragedy of the war, Billy adopts a child's objectivity, viewing the passing parade in wonder rather than terror. After his family's home is destroyed, Billy is given a different perspective on life when he is evacuated to his grandfather's idyllic country home. Sarah Miles co-stars in Hope and Glory as Billy's mother, while director Boorman's son Charlie portrays a German paratrooper in the now-famous scene where dozens of London women converge to cut precious chunks of silk from the German boy's parachute.

Cast

Sebastian Rice-Edwards
as Bill Rohan
Sammi Davis
as Dawn Rohan
Sarah Miles
as Grace Rohan
Geraldine Muir
as Sue Rohan
David Hayman
as Clive Rohan
Derrick O'Connor
as Mac
Susan Wooldridge
as Molly
Jean-Marc Barr
as Cpl. Bruce Carey
Anne Leon
as Bill's Grandmother
Ian Bannen
as George
Annie Leon
as Bill's Grandmother
Jill Baker
as Faith
Amelda Brown
as Hope
Katrine Boorman
as Charity
Colin Higgins
as Clive's Friend
Shelagh Fraser
as WVS Woman
Gerald James
as Headmaster
Barbara Pierson
as Teacher
Nicky Taylor
as Roger
Sara Langton
as Pauline
Imogen Cawrse
as Jennifer
Susan Brown
as Mrs. Evans
Charley Boorman
as Luftwaffe Pilot
Peter Hughes
as Policeman
Christine Crowshaw
as Pianist
William Armstrong
as Canadian Sergeant
Arthur Cox
as Fireman
Ann Thornton
as Honeymoon Wife
Andrew Bicknell
as Honeymoon Husband
Jodie Andrews
as Roger's Gang Member
Nicholas Askew
as Roger's Gang Member
Jamie Bowman
as Roger's Gang Member
Colin Dale
as Roger's Gang Member
David Parkin
as Roger's Gang Member
Taylor Carlton
as Roger's Gang Member
John Boorman
as Narrator
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Critic Reviews for Hope and Glory

All Critics (19) | Top Critics (1)

Nostalgic look at London during WWII has sex, mature themes.

Oct 9, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Common Sense Media

The precision of the characters and the performances that John Boorman draws out of his actors make this a pleasure even when when it's a bit pokey and aimless.

Jul 25, 2015 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Antagony & Ecstasy

The Blitz as a comedy: Director John Boorman offers a warmly nostalgic view of his childhood in a London suburb during WWII.

Jul 28, 2008 | Rating: A- | Full Review…
EmanuelLevy.Com

Touching World War II remembrance of Blitz-torn London

Aug 17, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Atlantic City Weekly

Charming.

Jan 8, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
New Times

A wonderful and touching story about life during wartime.

Nov 29, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
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Audience Reviews for Hope and Glory

Simply one of the best growing up movies out there. Stands the test of time.

Bathsheba Monk
Bathsheba Monk

Super Reviewer

½

Time has only strengthened the appeal of this minor masterpiece. If you liked it 25 years ago you'll absolutely love it now.

Randy Tippy
Randy Tippy

Super Reviewer

War time movie about a boy and his family during the London blitz. The Germans bomb London during the World War II, families homes are destroyed, neighbours die and people are displaced. Even with the war around them, they find time for family, fun and celebrations.

Candy Rose
Candy Rose

Super Reviewer

½

A very moving, funny and thouching look at a young boys life in England during World War II. I loved this film immediately upon first viewing and having enjoyed it everytime that I have watched it since.

Robert C
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