Two Men Went to War (2004)
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63% of critics liked it
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64% of users liked it
(956 ratings)
A pair of dentists deal their own unique blow against the Third Reich in this low-key British comedy, which is actually based on a true story. In 1942, war rages all through Europe as Nazi Germany has taken France, attacked London, and defeated British forces at Dunkirk. In the midst of this chaos,… More A pair of dentists deal their own unique blow against the Third Reich in this low-key British comedy, which is actually based on a true story. In 1942, war rages all through Europe as Nazi Germany has taken France, attacked London, and defeated British forces at Dunkirk. In the midst of this chaos, Sgt. Peter King (Kenneth Cranham) and Pvt. Leslie Cuthbertson (Leo Bill) are serving in the village of Aldershot as part of the Royal Army Dental Corps, whose motto is "An Army Who Can't Bite, Can't Fight!" Eager to do more than fill cavities or pull wisdom teeth as the fate of Great Britain hangs in the balance, Sgt. King hatches a mad scheme to leave his post, make his way across the English Channel, and launch his own miniature invasion of France. Logically assuming that some assistance would be a good idea, he persuades Pvt. Cuthbertson to join him, and armed with ten grenades, a pair of pistols, and 20 bullets, they set out to take on the Vichy troops all by themselves. Derek Jacobi and Rosanna Lavelle highlight the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Henderson
- Written By
- Richard Everett, Christopher Villiers
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Mar 26, 2004 Limited
- Studio
- Indican Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Vic Vogler, Denver Post
Endearing little film.
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Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
As straightforward as its title, delivering exactly what you would expect: a pleasant bit of stiff-upper-lip nostalgia with a touch of whimsy.
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Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News
The mission, which the soldiers codenamed Operation Mad Dog, would have been delicious as a documentary, but director John Henderson goes for an antic Two Stooges Abroad approach.
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Wait for Two Men Went to War to go to the small screen.
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Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
A very amiable comedy.
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Cast
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Kenneth Cranham
as Sgt. Peter King
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Leo Bill
as Pvt. Leslie Cuthbertson
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Derek Jacobi
as Major Merton
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Rosanna Lavelle
as Emma Fraser
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Phyllida Law
as Faith
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James Fleet
as Major Bates
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Julian Glover
as Colonel Hatchard
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Anthony Valentine
as S.M. Dudley
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David Ryall
as Winston Churchill
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Christopher Villiers
as Dr. Oliver Holmes
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Mossie Smith
as Mrs. Fraser
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Nick Miles
as Sgt. Mowat
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Paul Bayfield
as Soldier #2/Mike
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Beth Cordingly
as Rose
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Sara Markland
as Daphne
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Richard Sutton
as Pvt. Horrocks
