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The Four Feathers

War drama about a British army officer who is branded a coward after resigning his post before his regiment is shipped out to Sudan in 1884. Starring Heath Ledger and Kate Hudson.

England, 1884. When British officer Harry Faversham resigns right before his regiment is sent to fight in Sudan, three friends and his fiancee each award him with a white feather to symbolize his cowardice. Disowned by his father, renounced by his fiancee and disgraced in society, Harry is determined to prove his bravery. Thrilling adventure based on the classic novel.

2 hours

Last on

Fri 28 Dec 2012 16:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Shekhar Kapur
Harry Faversham Heath Ledger
Jack Durrance Wes Bentley
Ethne Kate Hudson
Abou Fatma Djimon Hounsou
Trench Michael Sheen
Aunt Mary Angela Douglas
Willoughby Rupert Penry-Jones
'Vicar' Castleton Kris Marshall
General Faversham Tim Pigott-Smith
Col Sutch James Cosmo
Producer Paul Feldsher
Producer Robert Jaffe
Producer Stanley R Jaffe
Producer Marty Katz
Writer Michael Schiffer
Director of photography Robert Richardson
Composer James Horner
Writer Hossein Amini
Actor Michael Sheen

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 May 2008 21:00
  • Mon 26 May 2008 22:00
  • Sun 24 Oct 2010 18:00
  • Sun 17 Jun 2012 14:30
  • Fri 28 Dec 2012 16:30