Two Men Went to War (2002)
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- PG
- 1h 49min
- Comedy, War
- 01 Nov 2002 (UK)
- Movie
Comedy drama based on the true story of two British Army dentists who in 1942, eager to see action, go A.W.O.L. and invade occupied France on their own.
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Cast
| Kenneth Cranham | ... |
Sergeant Peter King
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| Leo Bill | ... |
Pvt. Leslie Cuthbertson
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| Anthony Valentine | ... |
Sergeant Major Dudley
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| James Fleet | ... |
Major Bates
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| Richard Sutton | ... |
Private Horrocks
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| Anthony O'Donnell | ... |
Chief armourer
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Glen Davies | ... |
Corporal at bomb crater
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Paul Bayfield | ... |
Dental trainee 1
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Jason Round | ... |
Dental Trainee 2
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| Julian Glover | ... |
Colonel Hatchard
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Tim 'Nobby' Clarke | ... |
Young sergeant
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Nick Miles | ... |
Sergeant Mowat
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Brian Bosley | ... |
Drill sergeant
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Dickon Tolson | ... |
Bar Steward
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Nick Hussey | ... |
Sentry
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Nathan Stevenson | ... |
Sentry
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| Tim McMullan | ... |
Military Policeman on train
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Barbara Massey | ... |
Trolley lady at station
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| Rosanna Lavelle | ... |
Emma Fraser
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Mossie Smith | ... |
Mrs. Fraser
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Ian Lindsay | ... |
Postman
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Sara Markland | ... |
Daphne
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| Beth Cordingly | ... |
Rose
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| Derek Jacobi | ... |
Major Merton
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| Erich Redman | ... |
German signals officer
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| Phyllida Law | ... |
Faith
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| David Ryall | ... |
Winston Churchill
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Sandra Reinton | ... |
French woman
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Christopher Gudgeon | ... |
German signalman
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Stephan Grothgar | ... |
German train guard
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Jason Stammers | ... |
Stone-throwing German
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Richard Everett | ... |
German officer with dog
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Alan Thruston | ... |
Military policeman
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| Christopher Villiers | ... |
Doctor Oliver Holmes
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| David Curtiz | ... |
Interrogator
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Charles Oakden | ... |
Naval Intelligence Officer
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Gary Bunn | ... |
British Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Henderson | ||
Written by
| Richard Everett | ... | (screenplay) |
| Raymond Foxall | ... | (book "Amateur Commandos") |
| Christopher Villiers | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Amit Barooah | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Bevan | ... | executive producer |
| Amanda Coombes | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Everett | ... | associate producer |
| Sally French | ... | co-producer |
| Pat Harding | ... | producer |
| Keith Hayley | ... | executive producer |
| Charlie Savill | ... | executive producer |
| Ira Trattner | ... | producer |
| Christopher Villiers | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Richard Harvey | ||
Cinematography by
| John Ignatius | ||
Editing by
| Kevin Finn | ||
| David Yardley | ||
Editorial Department
| Simon Brasse | ... | assistant editor |
| Liz Pearson | ... | post-production |
Casting By
| Sarah Bird | ||
Production Design by
| Sophie Becher | ||
| Steve Carter | ... | co-production designer |
Art Direction by
| Sam Stokes | ||
Set Decoration by
| Penny Crawford | ||
| Sophie Newman | ||
Costume Design by
| Jill Taylor | ||
Makeup Department
| Jason Horwood | ... | hair stylist |
| Graham Johnston | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Lorna McGowan | ... | makeup artist |
| Emma Sheldrick | ... | Hair and Make-up Artist |
| Rupert Simon | ... | additional hair and make-up |
Production Management
| Emma Mager | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ben Harrison | ... | third assistant director |
| Emma Horton | ... | second assistant director |
| Tim Lewis | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| David Barker | ... | construction manager |
| Richard Dalton | ... | dressing props |
| Mark Hedges | ... | props daily |
| Lucy Howe | ... | production buyer |
| Mitch Niclas | ... | props |
| Nina Ross | ... | stand-by art director |
Sound Department
| Rory Farnan | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Simon Firsht | ... | sound maintenance engineer |
| Tim Fraser | ... | sound mixer |
| Richard Jay | ... | boom operator |
| Dan Johnson | ... | assistant dubbing mixer |
| Hugh Johnson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ian Voigt | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Danny Hargreaves | ... | special effects technician |
| Tom Harris | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Paul Kelly | ... | special effects |
| Russ Perkin | ... | special effects technician |
| Peter Toulson | ... | special effects technician |
| Steve Wiseman | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Toby Brockhurst | ... | digital effects artist |
| Giles Livesey | ... | digital film colorist |
Stunts
| Glenn Marks | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Cussell | ... | electrician |
| Liam Daniel | ... | still photographer |
| Bill Geddes | ... | grip |
| Jeremy Gee | ... | camera operator |
| Tim Gee | ... | camera trainee |
| Jay Jay Odedra | ... | focus puller |
| Colin Price | ... | electrician |
| Xandy Sahla | ... | steadicam operator |
| Guy Sherbourne | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| John Sturt | ... | best boy |
| Steve Tickner | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| George Vince | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Chuck Douglas | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charlotte Sewell | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Hugh Gourlay | ... | location manager |
| Mark Mostyn | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| The Budapest Film Orchestra | ... | music performed by |
| Robin Morrison | ... | music supervisor |
| Gerry O'Riordan | ... | music recording engineer |
| Michael Pärt | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kim Armitage | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Pete Newman | ... | unit driver |
Additional Crew
| Linda Crook | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Karen Everett | ... | head of production: Little Wing Films |
| Kevin Freemantle | ... | production accountant |
| Piers Tempest | ... | head of development: Little Wing Films |
| Derek Warman | ... | fire officer |
| David Wilkinson | ... | UK distribution |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 2k4
- Guerilla Films (2002) (United Kingdom)
- Indican Pictures (2004) (United States)
Special Effects
- Any Effects (special effects)
Other Companies
- Shepperton Studios (movie studio)
- Audiolink Radio Communications (walkie talkies)
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
- Mad Dog 2020 (background casting)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on a true story, Sergeant Peter King of the Army Dental Corps, too old to fight, and Private Leslie Cuthbertson, a trainee dental mechanic in the Corps, are thrown together by their passionate desire to see active service. Armed with just two revolvers and a dozen grenades, King persuades Cuthbertson to join him on a mission to occupied France. In a letter to Sir Winston Churchill, King explains their intention to invade France and fight the Germans. After several failed attempts, they finally arrive by boat and stumble across a German radar station. They succeed in blowing up what they believe to be the main Operations Room, but are soon forced to make their escape as the entire compound unexpectedly erupts with gunfire and explosions. After narrow escapes from the Germans and a stray mine in the Channel, the two men are picked up at sea and interrogated as spies. Identified as deserters, they are returned to their barracks to be court-martialled. At the last minute King and Cuthbertson are saved by the arrival of Major Merton, Churchill's Chief Intelligence Advisor. Their letter has been received in Whitehall and Merton corroborates their heroic story. Exonerated of lying, King and Cuthbertson are nevertheless reprimanded by the Court for their behavior, but receive an invitation to tea with the Prime Minister should they ever be in Whitehall. Written by Ira Trattner |
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| Taglines | A true story . . . that no one believed See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The epilogue states: "King and Cuthbertson never saw each other again. Sergeant Peter King was transferred to active service where he won the M.C. He was awarded the D.S.O. in Korea and finally promoted to Major. He retired to New Zealand and died in a motoring accident in 1962. Private Leslie Cuthbertson was transferred to the Durham Light Infantry and also survived the war. In 1967, he was made Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He died in 1995." See more » |
| Goofs | During the attack on the German Listening Post the Sergeant climbs over a container to get onto the roof. This type of container wasn't invented until 20 years later in the 1960s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Two More Men Went to War (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | (We're Going to Hang Out) The Washing on the Siegfried Line See more » |
| Quotes |
Maj. Bates:
An army that can't bite is an army that can't fight. See more » |