Ike: Countdown to D-Day
Synopsis
The story of the senior-level preparations for the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 from the time of Dwight D. Eisenhower's appointment as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, to the establishment of the beachhead in Normandy.
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Tom Selleck
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
James Remar
General Omar Bradley
Timothy Bottoms
Walter Bedell 'Beetle' Smith
Gerald McRaney
Lieutenant General George S. Patton
Ian Mune
Winston Churchill
Bruce Phillips
General Bernard Montgomery
John Bach
Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Nick Blake
Air Chef Marshall Tedder
Kevin J. Wilson
RAdm. Bert Ramsay
Christopher James Baker
Group Capt. Maj. James Stagg
David Mackie
Projector Sergeant
Carole Seay
Queen Elizabeth
Mick Rose
King George
Bruce Hopkins
U.S. Colonel at Savoy
Catherine Boniface
Woman at Savoy
George Shevtsov
Général Charles de Gaulle
Gregor McLennan
Captain Chapman
Paul Gittins
Major General Henry Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Harmon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- Ike: Countdown to D-Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- A+E Global Media, Lionel Chetwynd Productions, Stephanie Germain Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Harmon
Lionel Chetwynd
Jeff Beal
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Harmon
Director
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ike: Countdown to D-Day
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What is Ike: Countdown to D-Day about?
The story of the senior-level preparations for the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 from the time of Dwight D. Eisenhower's appointment as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, to the establishment of the beachhead in Normandy.
Who directed Ike: Countdown to D-Day?
Ike: Countdown to D-Day was directed by Robert Harmon.
Who stars in Ike: Countdown to D-Day?
The principal cast of Ike: Countdown to D-Day includes Tom Selleck, James Remar, Timothy Bottoms, Gerald McRaney, Ian Mune.
When was Ike: Countdown to D-Day released and how long is it?
Ike: Countdown to D-Day was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ike: Countdown to D-Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ike: Countdown to D-Day was composed by Jeff Beal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ike: Countdown to D-Day?
Ike: Countdown to D-Day holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).