The Queen's Guards (1961)

The Queen's Guards

Movie1961Approved1h 50m
Drama
5.7 / 10(201)

Grenadier Guards Captain John Fellowes prepares for the Trooping the Colour ceremony and reminisces about his years at Sandhurst Military Academy as well as his family's dramatic life.

Rated
Approved
Runtime
1h 50m
Released
1961
Country
United Kingdom, United States

Details

Release year: 1961

Storyline

Grenadier Guards Captain John Fellowes prepares for the Trooping the Colour ceremony and reminisces about his years at Sandhurst Military Academy as well as his family's dramatic life.

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Did you know

The film was shown on British television for the only time on BBC One at 2pm on July 28, 1974.

This was Frank Lawton's final film before his death on June 10, 1969 at the age of 64.

This was Anthony Bushell's final film before his death on April 2, 1997 at the age of 92.

User reviews

5/10

Old soldier and young soldier come to terms with each other

👍 5 · 4/23/2009
7/10

Forever England

👍 2 · 7/14/2025
6/10

A fine exposition of British military tradition at its best.

👍 8 · 8/31/2006

Technical specs

Sound mix
Mono
Aspect ratio
2.20 : 1, 2.35 : 1
Color
Color
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