The Eighty Days
Synopsis
Humphrey Jennings’s Crown Film Unit short on the summer 1944 V-1 “doodlebug” campaign, tracking a salvo from the coast toward London as it runs Britain’s layered defenses—coastal AA guns, RAF fighters, and barrage balloons—capturing both interception and impact in a stark report of terror and resilience.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Title
- The Eighty Days
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
Stewart McAllister
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Humphrey Jennings
Director
Stewart McAllister
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What is The Eighty Days about?
Humphrey Jennings’s Crown Film Unit short on the summer 1944 V-1 “doodlebug” campaign, tracking a salvo from the coast toward London as it runs Britain’s layered defenses—coastal AA guns, RAF fighters, and barrage balloons—capturing both interception and impact in a stark report of terror and resilience.
Who directed The Eighty Days?
The Eighty Days was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in The Eighty Days?
The principal cast of The Eighty Days includes Edward R. Murrow.
When was The Eighty Days released and how long is it?
The Eighty Days was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 14m.