Another Country

– Set in the 1930s, Guy Bennett and Tommy Judd are friends because they are both outsiders in their ow..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
Another Country (1984)

Set in the 1930s, Guy Bennett and Tommy Judd are friends because they are both outsiders in their own ways. Bennett is openly gay, Judd is a Marxist. It explores his homosexuality and exposure to Marxism, while examining the hypocrisy and snobbery of the English public school system. The film is loosely based on the life of the spy and double agent Guy Burgess.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK

Another Country (1984) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Jun 1984

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Marek Kanievska

Writer:

Julian Mitchell (screenplay), Julian Mitchell (play)

Main Actors:

Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Michael Jenn, Robert Addie

Plot:

Based on the award winning play by Julian Mitchell, the film explores the effect of Public School life in the 1930's on Guy Bennett as his homosexuality and unwillingness to "play the game" turns him eastwards towards communist Russia.

Awards:

Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Orion Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%