Dad's Army
At last! Their epic story invades the Big Screen!
Directed by Norman Cohen
Produced by Norcon
A lighthearted, affectionate comedy about a ragtag Home Guard platoon during WWII, built on ensemble warmth and period charm rather than conflict or depth.
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.
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Like Dad's Army
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Same Mood as Dad's Army
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Like Dad's Army, But Darker
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Like Dad's Army, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
