Adapted from the 1928 stage play of the same name, journeys end is set in 1918, towards the end of world war one. Sheriffs seminal 1928 antiwar play, following james whales enormously successful 1930 screen adaptation and others. Sheriff, which premiered in england in 1928 with laurence olivier in a lead role. If christopher nolans dunkirk was a widescreen panorama of one battle, journeys end is an uncomfortable closeup of another. Sam claflin and asa butterfield talk us through a journeys end. Its simple to buy tickets online for journeys end with showcase cinemas streamlined booking process making your visit to the cinema as smooth as possible. Claflin, butterfield in journeys end the trailer has hit for journeys end, a new film based on the tony awardwinning play and novel journeys end by r.
The film, like the play before it, was an enormous critical and commercial success and launched the film careers of whale and several of its stars. Buy cinema tickets for journeys end bfi london film. Sherriffs 1928 play about british soldiers in the trenches during world war i. Journeys end is a 1928 dramatic play, the seventh of english playwright r. Journeys end movie info and film times london cinema from all in london. First performed barely a decade after the end of world war i, at a time when the wounds were still raw, journeys end is a bracing and understandably angry play. Journeys end is engulfing, immersing, claustrophobic cinema, a characterdriven piece driven by powerful performances by an amazing cast.
Sheriffs warhorse drama journeys end debuted on the london stage in. View your guide for pubs and bars, restaurants, clubs. We had an exciting catch up with sam ahead of the launch of his amazing new film journeys end. Journeys end 2017 film journeys end is a 2017 british war film, based on the 1928 play journeys end by r. Tossed into the west end for a short sillyseason run, david grindleys revived production of rc sherriffs journeys end hadnt drummed up much trade on a fr. Sherriff, the film tells the story of several british army officers involved in trench warfare during the first world war. In cinemas across the uk from 2nd february 2018 or discover how you can watch it here. Check out the trailer, synopsis, cast, showtimes and more. Check the latest film times for journeys end now showing at your nearest showcase. The film is based on a seminal british play about wwi, set mostly in a dugout in aisne, france in 1918. Lgf, a premier next generation global content leader with a varied presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, locationbased entertainment, interactive ventures and games. Journey s end movie info and film times london cinema from all in london.
Eventful movies is your source for uptodate journeys end showtimes for local movie theaters. Vue cinemas has one of the best concessions in town, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack. Check the latest film times for journey s end now showing at your nearest showcase. With regret we have made the difficult decision to shutdown view, we would like to thank all the team who worked here and all our users for making this journey possible. There is a stalemate in the trenches of northern france and, as their captain stanhope becomes increasingly disturbed, the men of ccompany distract themselves with. Watch clip from world war i movie with avengers paul bettany a new adaptation of journeys end is due in cinemas very soon. All cinemas can show all films on this site with subtitles. On the brink of political change, a peaceful protest turns into a ruthless bloodbath, igniting change that we still feel the impact of today. Stream free lionsgate movies and raise money for nhs charities.
A german offensive is imminent, and the officers and their cook distract themselves in their dugout with talk of food and their past lives. Sam claflin steals the plaudits as a brooding captain in this taut, if stagey, ensemble film set in a trench. It was included in burns mantles the best plays of 19281929. The story has existed as a play since 1928 ten years after the events it depicts and might feel familiar after four prior film adaptations also the fourth season of blackadder is heavily indebted, right down to the jokes about gross food. Cineworld cinemas are closed covid19 customer update and faq. Doors to the screening room open around ten minutes before the performance starts.
Its simple to buy tickets online for journey s end with showcase cinemas streamlined booking process making your visit to the cinema as smooth as possible. Watch journeys end movie trailer and book journeys end tickets online. Journeys end set in a dugout in aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of british officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer stanhope, variously awaiting their fate. Based on the true events of the peterloo massacre, this historical drama is directed by academy award nominee mike leigh, starring rory kinnear and maxine peake. Journeys end 2017 film is a powerful and vivid british film adaptation of the play, written by simon reade and directed by saul dibb. Stanhope, meanwhile, soaks his fear in whiskey, unable to deal with his dread of the inevitable. Journeys end a british company in the wwi trenches. F or the 100th anniversary of the first world war s end, here is an unassumingly excellent new film. Selected to premiere at tiff 2017 it features a vast array of british talent led by sam claflin, asa butterfield, paul bettany, tom. Good deed entertainment has released a brand new official us trailer for the wwi drama titled journeys end, from director saul dibb, which first premiered at the toronto and london film festivals last year.
R c sherriffs acclaimed first world war drama reaches the screen in this allstar adaptation, directed by saul dibb bullet boy. Sherriffs acclaimed 1928 play, based on his own experiences in the first world war, reaches the screen in this outstanding, allstar adaptation starring sam claflin, toby jones and paul bettany and from the duchess 2008 director saul dibb. Based on his own experiences as an army officer in the first world war, sherriffs play has been dramatised for numerous stage productions, and several films over the years, including journeys. Sherriffs play is an immaculate production with a topnotch cast. Written by simon reade and directed by saul dibb, it is the fifth film adaptation of the play, following journeys end 1930, the other side 1931, aces high 1976, and a 1988 bbc tv film also journeys end. Sam claflin and asa butterfield talk us through a journey. Journeys end was out in cinemas across the uk in february. Sam claflin his most personal interview yet youtube. The film lacks the claustrophobic, constrained atmosphere of the dimly lit trenches, which substantially detracts from the intended experience of the play. Set in a dugout in aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of british officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer stanhope, variously awaiting their fate. Sherriffs 90yearold play to the screen with thrilling power, thanks to director saul dibbs hardhitting urgency and brilliant work from a talented. Journeys end is a 1930 britishamerican war film directed by james whale. Journeys end book tickets vue cinemas book film tickets.
Marking 100 years since the end of the war, one would be amiss to ignore its presence upon release. Get the latest showtimes for journeys end and bypass the lines by buying movie tickets online. A film version of the 1928 stageplay journeys end, julius caesar at london s bridge theatre, julian barnes. When accepting the journeys end role, claflin had to process that the actor who originated it on the london stage back in 1928 was none other than laurence olivier. A clear standout is the lead, sam claflins failing. The new film is set in march 1918 as ccompany arrives to take its turn in the frontlines trenches of northern france, led by a warweary captain stanhope.
The film, battle of the somme, opened in london on 21 august 1916 at 34 cinemas and was watched by 20 million people in the first six weeks of its release, continuing to be screened until late. It was first performed at the apollo theatre in london by the incorporated stage society on 9 december 1928, starring a young laurence olivier, and soon moved to other west end theatres for a twoyear run. The film, like the play before it, was an enormous critical and commercial success and launched the film careers of. Rc sherriff famously drew on his own experiences in the trenches to write journeys end, his muchrevived, regularlytaught 1928 play set on the tense eve of 1918s spring offensive. An intelligent, meticulously crafted drama about british soldiers in the trenches of world war i, journeys end is the latest cinematic rendition of a play by a war veteran, r. While the play was a huge hit on both sides of the atlantic, and has proved an admirably durable theatrical staple i saw the. Akin to the greatness of oh, what a lovely war richard attenborough, 1963, the theatrical roots are expelled in favour of a cinematically aware film. Journeys end film times in london cinema guide from all. Watch journey s end movie trailer and book journey s end tickets online. Journeys end 12a set in a dugout in aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of british officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer stanhope, variously awaiting their fate.
With operation michael in full swing and a battle on the horizon, a group of british soldiers holed up in a dugout in aisne in 1918 anxiously await their fate. From director saul dibb bullet boy, the duchess comes this piercing new adaptation of r. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming showtimes. Empires enthusiastic and knowledgeable teams work hard to deliver a memorable cinema experience, supported by comfortable seating, crystal clear sound systems and the latest digital projection.