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.
Acting
The original cast in perfect, well-oiled ensemble harmony.
Production
Glorious 70s expansion of the BBC sets — you can SEE the budget.
Writing
Croft and Perry's precision-tooled misunderstandings and catchphrases.
Director
Norman Cohen
Arthur Lowe
Captain George Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier
Sergeant Arthur Wilson
Clive Dunn
Lance Corporal Jack Jones
John Laurie
Private James Frazer
James Beck
Private Joe Walker
Arnold Ridley
Private Charles Godfrey
Ian Lavender
Private Frank Pike
Liz Fraser
Mrs. Mavis Pike
Bernard Archard
Major General Fullard
Derek Newark
Sergeant Major Dawkins
Bill Pertwee
A.R.P. Warden Hodges
Frank Williams
Reverend Timothy Farthing
Edward Sinclair
Verger Henry Yeatman
Pat Coombs
Mrs. Hall
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