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At last! Their epic story invades the Big Screen! - Dad's Army
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Title: Dad's Army

Release Date: 12 Mar 1971

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Comedy, War

Director: Norcon

Production Companies: Norcon

Overview: Dad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.8 (85 votes)

Cast

  • Capt. George Mainwaring: Arthur Lowe
  • Sgt. Arthur Wilson: John Le Mesurier
  • LCpl. Jack Jones: Clive Dunn
  • Pte. James Frazer: John Laurie
  • Pte. Joe Walker: James Beck
  • Pte. Charles Godfrey: Arnold Ridley
  • Pte. Frank Pike: Ian Lavender
  • Mavis Pike: Liz Fraser
  • Maj. Gen. Fullard: Bernard Archard
  • Regimental Sergeant-Major: Derek Newark
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