After the War

John Madden's sweeping drama After the War tells the tale of a quarter-century relationship between two men who share a similar wartime experience and a similar religious background. Michael Jordan grew up in a well-heeled British family, while Joe Hirsch spent much of his childhood on the run from the Nazis.

19891 Season6.0TV Show

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Overview

John Madden's sweeping drama After the War tells the tale of a quarter-century relationship between two men who share a similar wartime experience and a similar religious background. Michael Jordan grew up in a well-heeled British family, while Joe Hirsch spent much of his childhood on the run from the Nazis. The two become friends when they are both enrolled at the same school in 1942. They survive anti-Semitic taunts together. Joe grows into a powerful media figure, while Michael becomes a respected man of the arts. The film charts a quarter-century of their history together, detailing a relationship that is equally affectionate and hostile.

Cast

Adrian Lukis
Adrian Lukis
Michael Jordan
Anton Rodgers
Anton Rodgers
Samuel Jordan
Clare Higgins
Clare Higgins
Rachel Lucas
Caroline Goodall
Caroline Goodall
Sally Raglan
Serena Gordon
Serena Gordon
Susannah York
Susannah York
Ingrid Hafner
Ingrid Hafner
Philippa Jordan
Robert Reynolds
Robert Reynolds
Joe Hirsch