
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Corin Redgrave
Bertie Smith

Maurice Roëves
George Smith

Ian Holm
President Poincare

Juliet Mills
Nurse

Michael Bates
Drunk Lance Corporal

Edward Fox
Aide to Field-Marshal Haig