Dad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.
Acting
The original cast in perfect, well-oiled ensemble harmony.
Production
Glorious 70s expansion of the BBC sets — you can SEE the budget.
Writing
Croft and Perry's precision-tooled misunderstandings and catchphrases.
Director
Norman Cohen
Arthur Lowe
Captain George Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier
Sergeant Arthur Wilson
Clive Dunn
Lance Corporal Jack Jones
John Laurie
Private James Frazer
James Beck
Private Joe Walker
Arnold Ridley
Private Charles Godfrey
Ian Lavender
Private Frank Pike
Liz Fraser
Mrs. Mavis Pike
Bernard Archard
Major General Fullard
Derek Newark
Sergeant Major Dawkins
Bill Pertwee
A.R.P. Warden Hodges
Frank Williams
Reverend Timothy Farthing
Edward Sinclair
Verger Henry Yeatman
Pat Coombs
Mrs. Hall
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed between series 3 and 4, this was the cast's first time working in color — they found it 'terribly strange.'
The film's release in 1971 coincided with genuine nostalgia for WWII 'Blitz spirit' as Britain faced economic crisis — the bumbling heroes felt weirdly reassuring.
No ratings yet
Reactions from the web
The best ensemble cast ever assembled for a TV comedy. All gone now.
@TillyOrifice 36
R.I.P. Ian Lavender, the last surviving cast member, who died a few days ago.
@bmused55 241
Can we all take a moment to appreciate how beautifully crisp and clear this is visually?
@jonsmith20766 109
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
GB
