Old Bill and Son

Old Bill and Son

1941 · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, War

Old Bill has grumbled his way through the trenches of the First World War. Now it is the Second and, envious of his son, Young Bill, he decides to enlist. He finally enters the Pioneer Corps, which is based near his son. When Young Bill goes missing during a raid, Old Bill shows that there's still life in the old dog yet!

Directed by Ian Dalrymple · Written by Bruce Bairnsfather

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