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Glorious 39

Glorious 39

20096.02h 9m

Overview

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.

Directed by Stephen Poliakoff
Written by Stephen Poliakoff
Produced by Barney Reisz, Martin Pope
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0M0

Top Cast

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Anne Keyes

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Alexander Keyes

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Aunt Elizabeth

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Ralph Keyes

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Celia Keyes

David Tennant

David Tennant

Hector

Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox

Lawrence

Jeremy Northam

Jeremy Northam

Joseph Balcombe

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Older Walter Page

Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

Oliver Page

Themes & Keywords

adoptionradioboys' choirforeign worker1930s

About Glorious 39

Glorious 39 is a war, drama, history, thriller film released in 2009 exploring themes of adoption, radio, boys' choir, foreign worker, 1930s. Directed by Stephen Poliakoff, it stars Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie. 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.

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