There is something of the swings and roundabouts in this adaptation of the cracking BBC series. On the one hand, the feature length format allows us to develop more the Perry/Croft characters, on the other it removes some of the quickly-paced potency of the humour... Either way, though, it's still an hugely enjoyable watch that reconciles great sitcom writing from these two literal geniuses with a cast and scenario…
Dad's Army (1971)
At last! Their epic story invades the Big Screen!
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.
Top Cast
Arthur Lowe
Captain George Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier
Sergeant Arthur Wilson
Clive Dunn
Lance Corporal Jack Jones
John Laurie
Private James Frazer
James Beck
Private Joe Walker
Arnold Ridley
Private Charles Godfrey
Ian Lavender
Private Frank Pike
Liz Fraser
Mrs. Mavis Pike
Bernard Archard
Major General Fullard
Derek Newark
Sergeant Major Dawkins
Bill Pertwee
A.R.P. Warden Hodges
Frank Williams
Reverend Timothy Farthing
Edward Sinclair
Verger Henry Yeatman
Anthony Sagar
Police Sergeant
Pat Coombs
Mrs. Hall
Roger Maxwell
General Wilkinson
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FAQ about Dad's Army
What is Dad's Army about?
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…
When was Dad's Army released?
Dad's Army was released in 1971.
What genres does Dad's Army belong to?
Dad's Army is categorised as Comedy, War.
Who stars in Dad's Army?
The cast of Dad's Army includes Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, James Beck.