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The Dam Busters

NR19552h 4mMichael Anderson
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

DramaHistoryWar
World War IiAir ForceBased On True StoryDamLancaster BomberBlack And WhiteDocudrama

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What is The Dam Busters (1955) about?

The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

Who stars in The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters stars Richard Todd (Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C.), Michael Redgrave (Doctor B. N. Wallis, C.B.E., F.R.S.), Ursula Jeans (Mrs. Wallis), Basil Sydney (Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C.), Patrick Barr (Captain Joseph (Mutt) Summers, C.B.E.). The film was directed by Michael Anderson.

How long is The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Is The Dam Busters worth watching?

The Dam Busters holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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