
Twenty-One Miles
Synopsis
A short documentary illustrating the lives of the residents of Dover in Kent as the Nazi war machine - a mere 21 miles away - did it’s worst and at just how ready they were to fight back.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Watt
- Original Title
- Twenty-One Miles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Ministry of Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Watt
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Watt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twenty-One Miles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twenty-One Miles about?
A short documentary illustrating the lives of the residents of Dover in Kent as the Nazi war machine - a mere 21 miles away - did it’s worst and at just how ready they were to fight back.
Who directed Twenty-One Miles?
Twenty-One Miles was directed by Harry Watt.
Who stars in Twenty-One Miles?
The principal cast of Twenty-One Miles includes Not specified.
When was Twenty-One Miles released and how long is it?
Twenty-One Miles was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twenty-One Miles?
Twenty-One Miles holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).
