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The BBC's all-star cast portray this most poignant and mysterious event of the First World War - the disappearance in action of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli in 1915. Commanded by the Estate Manager, Captain Frank Beck (David Jason), they were just ordinary men - servants, grooms and gardeners - drawn from the staff of .. Read more

Starring	David Jason, Maggie Smith, William Ash, Sonya Walger
Director	Julian Jarrold
Genres	Drama

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  Watch the Documentary First!
  
  I don't usually suggest that people watch the documentary first when it comes to watching movies but this is an excellent documentary giving the background ... read more »
  
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  - Crediton
  - 24 Jan 2007 at 17:53
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  Great bit of TV
  
  Loved this - great bit of wartime drama and mystery in the clash of reality v the old ideals of pre-war Britain. Very nicely played by David Jason and all the ... read more »
  
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- - MorayJ
  - 3 reviews
  - 23 May 2011 at 12:46
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  The Futality Of War
  
  Brilliant story based on real life events, Found it very thought provoking, David Jason as always at his best, He and all the other actors played their parts ... read more »
  
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  - Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire
  - 24 Nov 2010 at 13:41
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  All The Kings Men
  
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  All the King's Men' is a richly textured piece of television drama, sensitively directed by Julian Jarrold. Its carefully nuanced script explores the ... read more »
  
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- - Live2WinForever
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  - North Devon
  - 05 Sep 2010 at 12:08
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  All the King's Men
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed All The King's Men and found it quite thought provoking ,yet another example of the tragic loss of life that was the First World War.... read more »
  
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- - Nutmeg2
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  - Kenilworth
  - 27 Oct 2009 at 14:11
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  told a story I had never
  
  heard about. It was not a great film but it passed an hour away.
  
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- - jeffster
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  - Newark
  - 04 Apr 2009 at 10:21
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  What a pity
  
  What a pity the director of this film did not choose actors who could speak with a Norfolk accent. This film, based on true events, was ruined by the ... read more »
  
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  - Norfolk
  - 06 Mar 2009 at 13:00
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  all kings men
  
  david jason at his best.
  
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- - japan
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  - BURY ST EDMUNDS
  - 19 Feb 2009 at 12:24
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  RE: ALL THE KING'S MEN
  
  What a brilliant and beautifully crafted film! I first saw it when it was on TV many years ago and was thrilled to find it listed on LOVE FILM. David Jason is ... read more »
  
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- - Clapp
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  - Dorking
  - 10 Oct 2008 at 17:57
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  Jason at his best
  
  I saw this on TV some years ago and forgot how good it was.
  
  It tells the story of the Royal household 'servants' who went to war.
  
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- - JamesT
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  - Chorley
  - 18 Sep 2008 at 19:22
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  Story well told
  
  Although I'm not a great fan of David Jason I think he does well in this part as a loyal and conscientious but foolish man - a bit like Captain Manwairing ... read more »
  
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  - 07 Jun 2008 at 21:14
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  Watch the Documentary First!
  
  I don't usually suggest that people watch the documentary first when it comes to watching movies but this is an excellent documentary giving the background ... read more »
  
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  - CreditonJules
  - 205 reviews
  - Crediton
  - 24 Jan 2007 at 17:53
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  Highly recommended
  
  This very well acted story based upon true events fo the first world war is gripping and poignant. The extra feature which relates the real facts behind the ... read more »
  
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- - Ericsgirl
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  - MANSFIELD
  - 13 Dec 2005 at 17:41
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  Good BBC drama
  
  Based on real events, this was well handled with a fine cast. Difficult not to view David Jason as Del-Boy from Fools & Horses, but he handled it well with... read more »
  
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- - JT
  - CARLISLE, Cumbria
  - 10 Mar 2006 at 14:40
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  Lost Lads of Norfolk
  
  I took Julie Crediton's advice and watched the documentary first and like her I do believe that it makes the film play a lot easier to understand.
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 05 Oct 2007 at 16:28
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  All the King's Men
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed All The King's Men and found it quite thought provoking ,yet another example of the tragic loss of life that was the First World War.... read more »
  
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- - Nutmeg2
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  - Kenilworth
  - 27 Oct 2009 at 14:11
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  A Right Royal Cover-up
  
  Servant, grooms and gardeners from the King's staff make up the Sandringham Company at the beginning of the First World War. They are led by the Estate ... read more »
  
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- - Steve
  - Wolverhampton
  - 22 Aug 2005 at 11:26
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  Excellent!
  
  One of the best made-for-TV dramas the Beeb has ever done. Powerful and moving portrayal of keen young soldiers off to the slaughter at Gallipoli. Some awesome ... read more »
  
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- - Jonathan Parkes
  - Doncaster
  - 01 Jun 2006 at 22:48
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  All the King's Men
  
  I watched this production on it's first( ITV) transmission 2 years ago and have never failed to be enthralled by superb performances of ALL cast ably led by... read more »
  
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- - Victor Perrett
  - Nottingham
  - 10 Nov 2007 at 17:17
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  All the King's Men
  
  David Jason proves once again that he's more than just 'Del Boy'.He is in fact in my opinion one of the best actors that the UK has produced in this... read more »
  
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- - HH
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  - Leeds
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 19:30
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  Story well told
  
  Although I'm not a great fan of David Jason I think he does well in this part as a loyal and conscientious but foolish man - a bit like Captain Manwairing ... read more »
  
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  - Exeter
  - 07 Jun 2008 at 21:14

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  The BBC's all-star cast portray this most poignant and mysterious event of the First World War - the disappearance in action of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli in 1915. Commanded by the Estate Manager, Captain Frank Beck (David Jason), they were just ordinary men - servants, grooms and ...