Dunkirk
Synopsis
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.
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DUNKIRK TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-09
Top Cast
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John Mills
Cpl Tubby Binns
Richard Attenborough
John Holden
Bernard Lee
Charles Foreman
Robert Urquhart
Mike
Ray Jackson
Barlow
Ronald Hines
Private Miles
Sean Barrett
Frankie
Roland Curram
Harper
Meredith Edwards
Dave Bellman
Michael Bates
Froome
Rodney Diak
Pannet
Michael Shillo
Jouvet
Eddie Byrne
Commander (Tough's Yard)
Maxine Audley
Diana
Lionel Jeffries
Colonel (Medical Officer)
Victor Maddern
Merchant Seaman
Anthony Nicholls
Military Spokesman
Bud Flanagan
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Norman
- Screenplay & Story
- David Divine, W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- Dunkirk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Norman
David Divine, W.P. Lipscomb, Trevor Dudley-Smith, J. S. Bradford, Ewan Butler
Malcolm Arnold
Paul Beeson
Gordon Stone
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
David Divine
Screenplay
Leslie Norman
Director
W.P. Lipscomb
Screenplay
Ivy Baker
Costume Design
Gordon Stone
Editor
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Michael Balcon
Producer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunkirk
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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.
Who directed Dunkirk?
Dunkirk was directed by Leslie Norman.
Who stars in Dunkirk?
The principal cast of Dunkirk includes John Mills, Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Robert Urquhart, Ray Jackson.
When was Dunkirk released and how long is it?
Dunkirk was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Dunkirk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dunkirk was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is Dunkirk based on a book or true story?
Dunkirk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Trevor Dudley-Smith", Book: "J. S. Bradford", Book: "Ewan Butler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dunkirk?
Dunkirk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).