Before the Raid
Synopsis
A dramatised account of Norwegian fishermen outwitting occupational forces during World War II, directed by Jiří Weiss and written by acclaimed author Laurie Lee.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Weiss
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie Lee
- Original Score
- Gordon Jacob
- Original Title
- Before the Raid
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit, Ministry of Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Weiss
Laurie Lee
Gordon Jacob
Edwin Catford
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Catford
Director of Photography
Gordon Jacob
Original Music Composer
Jiří Weiss
Director
Laurie Lee
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Raid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the Raid about?
A dramatised account of Norwegian fishermen outwitting occupational forces during World War II, directed by Jiří Weiss and written by acclaimed author Laurie Lee.
Who directed Before the Raid?
Before the Raid was directed by Jiří Weiss.
Who stars in Before the Raid?
The principal cast of Before the Raid includes Not specified.
When was Before the Raid released and how long is it?
Before the Raid was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Before the Raid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before the Raid was composed by Gordon Jacob.