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Feature film — 2009

Glorious 39 (2009)

6.02h 9mWar — Drama — History — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 97 votes.

Screen East Content Investment Fund / BBC Film / Quickfire Films / Magic Light Pictures / Talkback Thames / UK Film Council

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Director: Stephen Poliakoff

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Cast & crew

Romola Garai as Anne Keyes

Romola Garai

Anne Keyes

Bill Nighy as Alexander Keyes

Bill Nighy

Alexander Keyes

Julie Christie as Aunt Elizabeth

Julie Christie

Aunt Elizabeth

Eddie Redmayne as Ralph Keyes

Eddie Redmayne

Ralph Keyes

Juno Temple as Celia Keyes

Juno Temple

Celia Keyes

David Tennant as Hector

David Tennant

Hector

Charlie Cox as Lawrence

Charlie Cox

Lawrence

Jeremy Northam as Joseph Balcombe

Jeremy Northam

Joseph Balcombe

Christopher Lee as Older Walter Page

Christopher Lee

Older Walter Page

Corin Redgrave as Oliver Page

Corin Redgrave

Oliver Page

Hugh Bonneville as Gilbert

Hugh Bonneville

Gilbert

Jenny Agutter as Maud

Jenny Agutter

Maud

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