Dunkirk (1958)
Dunkirk is a 1958 drama movie directed by Leslie Norman, with a running time of 2h 14m. It stars John Mills, Richard Attenborough and Bernard Lee.
A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing.
Quick answers
What is Dunkirk about?
A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing.
When was Dunkirk released?
Dunkirk was released on 20 March 1958.
How long is Dunkirk?
Dunkirk runs 2h 14m.
Who made Dunkirk?
Dunkirk was directed by Leslie Norman.
Where can I watch Dunkirk?
Dunkirk is available on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Dunkirk
Stream: BFI Player Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- John Mills as Cpl Tubby Binns
- Richard Attenborough as John Holden
- Bernard Lee as Charles Foreman
- Robert Urquhart as Mike
- Ray Jackson as Barlow
- Ronald Hines as Private Miles
- Sean Barrett as Frankie
- Roland Curram as Harper
- Meredith Edwards as Dave Bellman
- Michael Bates as Froome
- Rodney Diak as Pannet
- Michael Shillo as Jouvet