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For fans of the British television series Dad's Army, this film is a bonanza. Including the entire cast from the television series, it is a comedy about the Walmington-on-Sea contingent of the Home Gu... read more read more...ard, set in 1940. These men are part-time soldiers, and their civilian situations often impinge on their defense duties, much to the exasperation of the (retired) regular military men in their group. Their mettle is tested when they must capture three German aviators who have parachuted into their midst. The Home Guard, or Local Defense Volunteers, consisted of people who, for a variety of reasons (usually age) were unable to serve in the regular military, and wanted to help with the war effort. At the time the Home Guard was formed, a German invasion was expected to occur almost any day. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Norman I. Cohen

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  • September 30, 2009
    Don't panic Mr Mainwaring!!
  • September 17, 2006
    Loved watching repeats of Dad's army as a child. Film is pretty funny aswell.
  • October 16, 2009
    Wonderful...nothing more can be said about this classic. Basically an extended verion of the tv series but just lovely.

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