King and Country
Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!
WarDramabased on novel or bookworld war idesertionbritish armydutymilitary courtmoral conflictbased on play or musicalvolunteerbotched executioncourt martialfiring squad
A morally rigorous courtroom drama set against the horrors of WWI, examining the collision between military duty and human compassion through the trial of a traumatized soldier.
During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.
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