Joe Maddison's War

Patrick Collerton
2010-09-19


5.3
85 min

Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.

Cast

Name Character Team
Kevin Whately Joe Maddison Unowned
Robson Green Harry Crawford Unowned
Derek Jacobi Mr. Simpson Unowned
Melanie Hill Unowned
Sammy T. Dobson Sheila Maddison Unowned
James Atherton Tommy Cowell Unowned
Angela Lonsdale Polly Maddison Unowned
James Baxter Alan Maddison Unowned
John Woodvine Father Connolly Unowned
Trevor Fox Eddie Turnbull Unowned
Niek Versteeg Billy Nicholson Unowned
Jackie Phillips Lily Parkinson Unowned
Charlie Richmond Sergeant Bull Unowned