Hope and Glory 37 years old

The epic story of a world at war. And a boy at play.

Hope and Glory

Director John Boorman drew from his own childhood experiences for this coming-of-age tale about a boy growing up in and around London during World War II. For young Billy, the nightly bombings provide a frightening show, but they include opportunities to rummage through the rubble with friends in the mornings. As Billy plays, his family struggles to remain intact as they suffer through the anguish and losses of wartime.

Credits

Hope and Glory Cast

Name Character
David Hayman He was 39, now 76 years old as Clive Rowan
Jean-Marc Barr He was 27, now 64 years old as Cpl. Bruce Carrey
Amelda Brown She was 34, now 71 years old as Hope
Charley Boorman He was 21, now 58 years old as Luftwaffe Pilot
Shelagh Fraser She was 66, 79 years old when she died as WVS Woman
Sarah Miles She was 45, now 82 years old as Grace Rowan
Sammi Davis She was 23, now 60 years old as Dawn Rowan
John Boorman He was 54, now 91 years old as Narrator
Colin Higgins He was 46, 47 years old when he died as Clive's Pal
Jill Baker She was 35, now 72 years old as Faith
Ian Bannen He was 59, 71 years old when he died as Grandfather George
Geraldine Muir as Sue Rowan
Katrine Boorman She was 29, now 66 years old as Charity
Annie Leon as Grandma
Sebastian Rice-Edwards He was 11, now 48 years old as Bill Rowan
Derrick O'Connor He was 46, 77 years old when he died as Mac

Hope and Glory Crew

Name Department
Anthony Pratt as Production Design. He was 27 (now 64) years old Art
John Boorman as Director. He was 54 (now 91) years old Directing
John Boorman as Writer. He was 54 (now 91) years old Writing
Hope and Glory poster
Hope and Glory (37 years)

The epic story of a world at war. And a boy at play.

  • Release day: Saturday, August 01, 1987
  • Runtime: 113 minutes