Glorious 39

2009 2h 9m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 97

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Synopsis

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A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Romola Garai
Anne Keyes
Bill Nighy
Alexander Keyes
Julie Christie
Aunt Elizabeth
Eddie Redmayne
Ralph Keyes
Juno Temple
Celia Keyes
David Tennant
Hector
Charlie Cox
Lawrence
Jeremy Northam
Joseph Balcombe

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen Poliakoff
Writers: Stephen Poliakoff
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Poliakoff, shot by Danny Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Adrian Johnston. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jason Krasucki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Romola Garai and Bill Nighy and Julie Christie carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1319694 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Stephen Poliakoff directs. Danny Cohen behind the camera. Adrian Johnston scores. Jason Krasucki cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 17 years ago.
2Directed by Stephen Poliakoff, shot by Danny Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Adrian Johnston. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jason Krasucki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Romola Garai and Bill Nighy and Julie Christie carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1319694 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.