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Goodnight, Mister Tom
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Goodnight, Mister Tom

1998-10-25 · 108 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · History · War · TV Movie

A shy and quiet World War II evacuee is housed by a disgruntled old man, and they soon develop a close bond.

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Directors
Jack Gold
Production companies
Carlton Television, GBH
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John ThawJohn ThawTom Oakley
Nick RobinsonWilliam Beech
Annabelle ApsionAnnabelle ApsionMrs. Beech
Thomas OrangeZacharias Wrench
William ArmstrongWilliam ArmstrongDr. Stelton
Geoffrey BeeversGeoffrey BeeversVicar
Mossie SmithMossie SmithMrs. Fletcher
Peter EnglandMichael Fletcher
Ivan BerryGeorge Fletcher
Harry CapehornHarry CapehornEdward Fletcher
Geoffrey HutchingsGeoffrey HutchingsRalph Briggs (Air Raid Captain)
Pauline TurnerPauline TurnerAnnie Hartridge
Thomas RussellDavid Hartridge
Merelina KendallMerelina KendallPostmistress

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