GLORIOUS 39
In Glorious 39, Stephen Poliakoff’s magnificent return to cinema, Jeremy plays the shadowy and sinister figure of Balcombe. He might not have that much screen time but he makes use of every second he’s given and ensures that his presence is felt throughout the film.
Glorious 39 tells the story of the aristocratic Keyes family and their attempt to cling to their way of privileged way life on the eve of the outbreak of World War II. The story centres on the eldest adopted daughter, Anne, who stumbles upon some sinister recordings and is drawn into a web of dark secrets and finds herself in increasing danger from a powerful and menacing enemy.
Romola Garai plays Anne, Bill Nighy her father. Julie Christie her aunt, and Eddie Redmayne and Juno Temple her siblings. Jenny Agutter, Hugh Bonneville, Charlie Cox, David Tennant, Corin Redgrave and Christopher Lee complete the stellar cast.
The film was released in the UK in November 2009 and will be out on DVD in the UK from March 8th, 2010. You can pre-order a Region 2 copy from the site Store by going to the Store UK page. It was due to screen at the Palm Springs Film Festival on January 12th, 2010.
The screenplay is also available from good bookshops and online at both amazon.co.uk and amazon.com. You can buy a copy through the site Store most appropriate for you.
