The Dam Busters

Name: The Dam Busters
Director: Michael Anderson
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1955
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney, Patrick Barr

19552h 4m6.9(162 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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'.

The Dam Busters (1955) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Michael Anderson. It stars Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, and Ursula Jeans. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 162 votes.

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Director

Michael Anderson

Cast

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.

Ernest Clark

Air Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.

Derek Farr

Group Captain J. N. H. Whitworth, D.S.O., D.F.C.

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Where can I watch The Dam Busters?

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Who stars in The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters stars Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, and Basil Sydney, and was directed by Michael Anderson.

How long is The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did The Dam Busters come out?

The Dam Busters was released in 1955.

What genre is The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters is a drama, history, and war film.

Is The Dam Busters worth watching?

The Dam Busters holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.