Dad's Army (1971 film)

Dad's Army
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Norman Cohen
Screenplay by	Jimmy Perry David Croft
Story by	Jimmy Perry
Based on	Dad's Army by Jimmy Perry and David Croft
Produced by	John R. Sloan
Starring	Arthur Lowe John Le Mesurier Clive Dunn John Laurie James Beck Arnold Ridley Ian Lavender Bernard Archard
Cinematography	Terry Maher
Edited by	Willy Kemplen
Music by	Wilfred Burns
Production company	Norcon Film Productions
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	12 March 1971 (1971-03-12)
Running time	95 minutes[1]
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Dad's Army is a 1971 British war comedy film and the first film adaptation of the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977). Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film tells the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise. The film version of the television series comprises the following cast members: Arthur Lowe (Captain George Mainwaring), John Le Mesurier (Sergeant Arthur Wilson), Clive Dunn (Lance Corporal Jack Jones), John Laurie (Private James Frazer), Arnold Ridley (Private Charles Godfrey), Ian Lavender (Private Frank Pike) and James Beck (Private Joe Walker).