Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.
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Kevin McNally
Johnny
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Henry
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Sergeant
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Michael Apted Director · Howard Brenton Writer Carl Davis Composer
First release April 5, 1976 · Produced in United Kingdom
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · April 5, 1976
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