Hope and Glory (film)
Hope and Glory is a 1987 comedy-drama war film written, produced, and directed by John Boorman based on his own experiences growing up in London during the Second World War. It was distributed by Columbia Pictures. The title is derived from the traditional British patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory". The film tells the story of the Rowan family and their experiences, as seen through the eyes of the son, Billy (Sebastian Rice-Edwards).
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| Directed by | John Boorman |
| Written by | John Boorman |
| Produced by | John Boorman Michael Dryhurst |
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| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Edited by | Ian Crafford |
| Music by | Peter Martin |
Production companies | Goldcrest Films Nelson Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Columbia-Cannon-Warner Distributors (United Kingdom) Columbia Pictures (United States) |
Release dates | 16 October 1987 (New York City) 13 November 1987 (United Kingdom) 19 February 1988 (United States) |
Running time | 113 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $9.3 million or £5.56 million |
| Box office | $10 million |
A critical and commercial success, the film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay (all for Boorman). It also received 13 BAFTA Award nominations, winning for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Susan Wooldridge).