Directed by:
John BoormanScreenplay:
John BoormanCinematography:
Philippe RousselotComposer:
Peter MartinCast:
Sebastian Rice-Edwards, Geraldine Muir, Sarah Miles, David Hayman, Susan Wooldridge, Jean-Marc Barr, Sammi Davis, Derrick O'Connor, Ian Bannen, Jill Baker (more)Plots(1)
From acclaimed director John Boorman comes a tale of hope and courage set amongst the rubble-strewn streets of bomb-ravaged London during the Second World War. Seen through the eyes of a young boy, the “fireworks” provided by the Blitz every night are as exciting as they are terrifying. His family do not see things in quite the same way and, as the bombs continue to drop, their will to survive brings them closer together. The nightly raids do not provide the only drama, however, as his sister falls for a Canadian airman and, finding her life turned upside down, soon discovers how valuable the bonds of family can become. Hope and Glory paints a picture of a world riven by conflict and yet united in resistance to the creeping tide of war that seems to be marching ever closer. Winning numerous awards worldwide and nominated for both BAFTAs and Academy Awards®, this film is truly a modern classic. (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1988 - Philippe Rousselot (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Production Design
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best International Film)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1988 - Susan Wooldridge (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1988 - Best Film
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best Director)
- 1988 - Sarah Miles (Best Leading Actress)
- 1988 - Ian Bannen (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1988 - Philippe Rousselot (Best Cinematography)
- 1988 - Best Editing
- 1988 - Peter Martin (Best Music)
- 1988 - Best Sound
- 1988 - Best Costume Design
- 1988 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1988 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best Director)
- 1988 - John Boorman (Best Screenplay)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1987 - Best Film
- 1987 - John Boorman (Best Director)
- 1987 - John Boorman (Best Screenplay)
- 1987 - Philippe Rousselot (Best Cinematography)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1987 - Best Film
- 1987 - John Boorman (Best Director)
- 1987 - John Boorman (Best Screenplay)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1987 - John Boorman (Golden Shell for Best Film)