The Shellhouse Raid
Angrebet På Shellhuset
Synopsis
On 21. March 1945, a mysterious accident transforms one of the Second World Wars most complex air strikes into a disaster when British bombers attack Shell House, the Gestapos Head Quarters in Copenhagen. The intension was to destroy the Gestapos archives which contained extensive information, enough for the Nazis to crush the Danish Resistance Movement. But by mistake, some of the British aircraft bomb a school in Frederiksberg where 86 children are killed; in total the attack costs the lives of nearly 200 people, the greatest loss of life on a day during the occupation. With the help from the Leading Navigator on the attack, Edward Sismore DSO, DFC, AFC, experts, eye witnesses and survivors, this documentary tries to recreate the event and determine what went wrong.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Sundstrøm, Simon Bang
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Sundstrøm, Simon Bang
- Original Score
- Sune Martin
- Original Title
- Angrebet På Shellhuset
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Starboard Film, Mirabelle Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Sundstrøm, Simon Bang
Martin Sundstrøm, Simon Bang
Sune Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Sundstrøm
Director
Simon Bang
Director
Martin Sundstrøm
Writer
Simon Bang
Writer
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What is The Shellhouse Raid about?
On 21. March 1945, a mysterious accident transforms one of the Second World Wars most complex air strikes into a disaster when British bombers attack Shell House, the Gestapos Head Quarters in Copenhagen. The intension was to destroy the Gestapos archives which contained extensive information, enough for the Nazis to crush the Danish Resistance Movement. But by mistake, some of the British aircraft bomb a school in Frederiksberg where 86 children are killed; in total the attack costs the lives of nearly 200 people, the greatest loss of life on a day during the occupation. With the help from the Leading Navigator on the attack, Edward Sismore DSO, DFC, AFC, experts, eye witnesses and survivors, this documentary tries to recreate the event and determine what went wrong.
Who directed The Shellhouse Raid?
The Shellhouse Raid was directed by Martin Sundstrøm, Simon Bang.
Who stars in The Shellhouse Raid?
The principal cast of The Shellhouse Raid includes Not specified.
When was The Shellhouse Raid released and how long is it?
The Shellhouse Raid was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shellhouse Raid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shellhouse Raid was composed by Sune Martin.