King and Country

The first film to be shown in 2026 at the Dovecote Centre will be - King and Country. This is the remastered version of the 1964 classic King and Country directed by Joseph Losey, shot in magnificent black and white, and starring Dirk Bogarde and Tom Courtenay.


Date: Friday 30 January

Doors: 6:30pm

Talk: 7:00pm

Screen: 7:10pm

Cert: 12

Run Time: 83 mins


King and Country stars Tom Courtenay as a young soldier in the Great War, shell shocked and facing a court martial for desertion. Dirk Bogarde plays the officer whose duty is to defend him, at first he seems to be reluctant in his dealings with him, viewing him as a working class imbecile and cowardly to boot. The film highlights the class aspect of the war as the officers have little compassion for the lower ranked soldiers and show no mercy for those driven to despair or madness.

The film being shown in February has not been decided yet, as usual suggestions are welcome.


As a reminder, we will ask you to make a suggested donation (initially £5.00, you can donate more if you wish) on the door. Cash only until we get a replacement card reader. The bar also is by suggested donation, cash only.

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