Countdown to War
Synopsis
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
Adolf Hitler
Michael Aldridge
Neville Chamberlain
Tony Britton
Sir Nevile Henderson
John Woodvine
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Peter Vaughan
Hermann Goering
Michael Culver
Halifax
Anthony Bate
Simon
Lee Montague
Hore-Belisha
Jonathan Coy
Butler
Ronnie Stevens
Phipps
Jack Galloway
MacDonald
Richard Heffer
Wallace
John Elmes
Colvin
Bernard Gallagher
Greenwood
David Swift
Daladier
Robert Ashby
Bonnet
Bernard Brown
Corbin
Alex Norton
Stalin
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Lau
- Original Title
- Countdown to War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Lau
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Lau
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Countdown to War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Countdown to War about?
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.
Who directed Countdown to War?
Countdown to War was directed by Patrick Lau.
Who stars in Countdown to War?
The principal cast of Countdown to War includes Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, Tony Britton, John Woodvine, Peter Vaughan.
When was Countdown to War released and how long is it?
Countdown to War was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.