For Queen and Country is a 1988 crime drama film co-written and directed by Martin Stellman and starring Denzel Washington in Panavision.
The film tells the story of Reuben James, a Black British former paratrooper who joined the British Army to escape the poverty of inner-city London. Reuben fights in the Falklands War, and upon returning home, he finds that society ignores and challenges him while trying to adjust to normal life.
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Washington's performance while others criticized the slow pace and lack of suspense. It has a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 reviews.
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Cast
- Denzel Washington as Reuben James
- George Baker as Colonel
- Amanda Redman as Stacey
- Dorian Healy as Fish
- Geff Francis as Perry
- Craig Fairbrass as Tony
- Bruce Payne as Colin
Director: Martin Stellman
Writers: Martin Stellman, Trix Worrell
Box Office Gross: $191,051
Distributor: Atlantic Releasing Corp.
Genre: Drama
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 1988
Release Date (DVD): Aug 1, 2006