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Benediction

2021-12-23 · 137 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · History · War

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.

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Directors
Terence Davies
Production companies
BBC Film, Creative England, EMU Films, Reiver Pictures, M.Y.R.A. Entertainment, Lipsync Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 847,418

Top Cast

Jack LowdenJack LowdenSiegfried Sassoon
Peter CapaldiPeter CapaldiSiegfried Sassoon (Older)
Simon Russell BealeSimon Russell BealeRobbie Ross
Jeremy IrvineJeremy IrvineIvor Novello
Calam LynchCalam LynchStephen Tennant
Tom BlythTom BlythGlen Byam Shaw
Kate PhillipsKate PhillipsHester Gatty
Gemma JonesGemma JonesHester Gatty (Older)
Geraldine JamesGeraldine JamesTheresa Thornycroft
Ben DanielsBen DanielsDr. Rivers
Edmund KingsleyEdmund KingsleyRex Whistler
Harry LawteyHarry LawteyBobby Andrews
Anton LesserAnton LesserStephen Tennant (Older)
Lia WilliamsLia WilliamsEdith Sitwell
Suzanne BertishSuzanne BertishLady Ottoline Morrell
Jude AkuwudikeJude AkuwudikePriest
Joanna BaconJoanna BaconLady Sybil Colefax
Matthew TennysonMatthew TennysonWilfred Owen
David ShieldsDavid ShieldsAlexander Fenton
Julian SandsJulian SandsChief Medical Officer

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