Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk
Synopsis
Occupied France, 1940. A Nazi Commander discovers one of his prisoners, Danny is a champion boxer. He forces him to fight for his company's entertainment. But the POWs realise they can use these contests, as cover for an audacious breakout, before they re sent to Germany, where escape will be almost impossible. Their fate and freedom may all come down to how long Danny can keep fighting.
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BEHIND THE LINE: ESCAPE TO DUNKIRK Official Trailer (2020) WW2
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-03
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Sam Gittins
Danny Finnegan
Joe Egan
Maximus Sennenhund
Jennifer Martin
Chantalle
Tim Berrington
Hauptsturmführer Drexler
Joel Phillimore
Tim Harper
Ryan Winsley
Archie Bennett
Toby Kearton
British Soldier
Antonio Bustorff
Zaid Abounouom
Sam Newman
Obersturmbannführer Lang
Jake J. Meniani
Maurice Durant
James Haynes
Billy Smythe
Chris Simmons
Sergeant
Sammy Measom
Chiltern
Geir Madland
Farmer
Adam Braddock
Sturmmann Halle
Guy Faulkner
Harry Barwick
Charlie Hiett
Jamie Williams
Michael Elkin
Sergeant Richard Holmes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Mole
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Mole
- Original Score
- Jez Spencer
- Original Title
- Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Picture Perfect
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Mole
Ben Mole
Jez Spencer
Pete Allibone
Tom Newman
Russell Pitt, Alison Ramsay
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Allibone
Director of Photography
Richard Touch
Production Design
Tom Newman
Editor
Jez Spencer
Original Music Composer
Sonia Nava
Costume Design
Alison Ramsay
Producer
Ben Mole
Writer
Ben Mole
Director
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What is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk about?
Occupied France, 1940. A Nazi Commander discovers one of his prisoners, Danny is a champion boxer. He forces him to fight for his company's entertainment. But the POWs realise they can use these contests, as cover for an audacious breakout, before they re sent to Germany, where escape will be almost impossible. Their fate and freedom may all come down to how long Danny can keep fighting.
Who directed Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk was directed by Ben Mole.
Who stars in Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?
The principal cast of Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk includes Sam Gittins, Joe Egan, Jennifer Martin, Tim Berrington, Joel Phillimore.
When was Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk released and how long is it?
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk was composed by Jez Spencer.