Based on Joan Littlewood's theatre workshop production by Charles Childton and the members of the original cast after a stage treatment by Ted Allan. Originally released as a motion picture in 1969. This disc is expected to play back in DVD video 'Play Only' devices, and may not play back in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives"--Container insert. Widescreen (2.4:1). Special features: Commentary by director Lord Richard Attenborough; 3-part documentary: Welcome to World War I; The Smith family album; Keep the home fires burning. Maggie Smith, Vanessa Redgrave, Sir John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Michael Redgrave, Wendy Allnutt, Colin Farrell, Malcolm mcFee, John Rae, Corin Redgrave. Filmed entirely on location in and around Brighton.
Summary:
Follows the Smith family as they go off to fight World War I, and revolves around the songs and words of the soldiers.
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