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Private Peaceful

2012-10-12 · 100 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Romance · War

Set in the fields of Devon and the WW1 battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war, and the price of courage and cowardice.

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Directors
Pat O'Connor
Production companies
Fluidity Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack O'ConnellJack O'ConnellCharlie Peaceful
George MacKayGeorge MacKayTommo Peaceful
Richard GriffithsRichard GriffithsThe Colonel
Frances de la TourFrances de la TourGrandma Wolf
Maxine PeakeMaxine PeakeHazel Peaceful
Alexandra RoachAlexandra RoachMolly Monks
John LynchJohn LynchSergeant Hanley
Anthony FlanaganAnthony FlanaganRecruiting Sergeant
Paul ReadyPaul ReadyCaptain Wilkins
Eline PowellEline PowellAnna
James LaurensonJames LaurensonMajor Fitzpatrick
Stephen KennedyStephen KennedyJames Peaceful
David YellandDavid YellandGeneral Haigh
Kyle SummercornBig Joe Peaceful
James McArdleJames McArdleLt. Buckland
Paul BentallPaul BentallMr Munnings
Anna CarteretColonel's Wife
Paul ChequerPaul ChequerCorporal
Angus WrightAngus WrightCaptain Barnes
Hero Fiennes TiffinHero Fiennes TiffinYoung Charlie

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