The Dam Busters (1955)
The Dam Busters is a 1955 drama movie directed by Michael Anderson, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave and Ursula Jeans.
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'.
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What is The Dam Busters 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'.
When was The Dam Busters released?
The Dam Busters was released on 16 May 1955.
How long is The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters runs 2h 4m.
Who made The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters was directed by Michael Anderson.
Where can I watch The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Dam Busters
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C.
- Michael Redgrave as Doctor B. N. Wallis, C.B.E., F.R.S.
- Ursula Jeans as Mrs. Wallis
- Basil Sydney as Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C.
- Patrick Barr as Captain Joseph (Mutt) Summers, C.B.E.
- Ernest Clark as Air Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.
- Derek Farr as Group Captain J. N. H. Whitworth, D.S.O., D.F.C.
- Charles Carson as Doctor
- Stanley Van Beers as Sir David Pye, C.B., F.R.S.
- Colin Tapley as Doctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E.
- Frederick Leister as Committee Member
- Eric Messiter as Committee Member
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