Reach for Glory (1962)
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Corruption and cruelty amongst teenagers in wartime.
During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.
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Harry AndrewsCapt. Curlew
Kay WalshMrs. Curlew
Michael Anderson Jr.Lewis Craig
Richard VernonDr. Aldrich
Russell WatersMr. Freeman
Patricia HayesMrs. Freeman
Oliver GrimmMark SteinMartin TomlinsonJohn CurlewFreddy EldrettWilly AldrichJames LuckMartin FreenKeywords
World war iiBullyingAnti semitismExecutionEnglandGay interestEvacuationHomophobiaCowardiceWar gameJingoism
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Bullying · Anti SemitismDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWorld War Ii · Cowardice · War GameDirector preference294226
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What is Reach for Glory about?
During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.
How long is Reach for Glory?
Reach for Glory has a runtime of 86 minutes.