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In the Company of Men: Commander

The first episode of Molly Dineen's three-part series follows Major Crispin Black as he considers the course his life could have taken if he hadn't joined the army.

Documentary 1995 59 mins Not rated

Director: Molly Dineen

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Overview

Major Crispin Black considers the course his life could have taken if he hadn't joined the army and emerges as the dominant character in Molly Dineen’s trilogy about 'The Prince of Wales' company of the Welsh Guards. Whilst ultimately concerned with the collective experience of the armed service, The Commander offers a rare insight into the hierarchy, discipline and ritual, as well as the camaraderie and loyalty that define an army regiment.

Director

Molly Dineen

Featuring

Crispin Black

Genres

Documentary

Certificate

Not rated

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Accessibility

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