The Dam Busters
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'.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dambusters - Trailer.
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-17
Top Cast
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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.
Charles Carson
Doctor
Stanley Van Beers
Sir David Pye, C.B., F.R.S.
Colin Tapley
Doctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E.
Frederick Leister
Committee Member
Eric Messiter
Committee Member
Laidman Browne
Committee Member
Raymond Huntley
Official, National Physical Laboratory
Hugh Manning
Official, Ministry of Aircraft Production
Edwin Styles
Observer at Trials
Hugh Moxey
Observer at Trials
Anthony Shaw
R.A.F. Officer at Trials
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- R.C. Sherriff
- Original Score
- Leighton Lucas
- Original Title
- The Dam Busters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
R.C. Sherriff, Paul Brickhill, Guy Gibson
Leighton Lucas
Erwin Hillier
Richard Best
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
R.C. Sherriff
Screenplay
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Richard Best
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dam Busters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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'.
Who directed The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in The Dam Busters?
The principal cast of The Dam Busters includes Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney, Patrick Barr.
When was The Dam Busters released and how long is it?
The Dam Busters was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dam Busters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dam Busters was composed by Leighton Lucas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).