Resistance
Synopsis
It is 1944 and the D-Day invasion has failed, Germany's army have successfully invaded England and the Nazi war-machine is now heading west towards Wales. A group of women in an isolated Welsh village near the English border wake up to discover all of the their husbands have mysteriously vanished. They have headed into the mountains to join the Resistance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amit Gupta
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Sheers, Amit Gupta
- Original Score
- Mark Bradshaw
- Original Title
- Resistance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Big Rich Films, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Square One Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amit Gupta
Owen Sheers, Amit Gupta
Mark Bradshaw
John Pardue
Christopher Barwell
Amanda Faber, Richard Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Sheers
Screenplay
Amit Gupta
Director
Amanda Faber
Producer
Nigel Egerton
Costume Design
Richard Holmes
Producer
John Pardue
Director of Photography
Mark Bradshaw
Original Music Composer
Adrian Smith
Production Design
Simon Frame
Visual Effects Supervisor
Amit Gupta
Screenplay
Christopher Barwell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resistance
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What is Resistance about?
It is 1944 and the D-Day invasion has failed, Germany's army have successfully invaded England and the Nazi war-machine is now heading west towards Wales. A group of women in an isolated Welsh village near the English border wake up to discover all of the their husbands have mysteriously vanished. They have headed into the mountains to join the Resistance.
Who directed Resistance?
Resistance was directed by Amit Gupta.
Who stars in Resistance?
The principal cast of Resistance includes Andrea Riseborough, Tom Wlaschiha, Iwan Rheon, Kimberley Nixon, Alexander Dreymon.
When was Resistance released and how long is it?
Resistance was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Resistance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Resistance was composed by Mark Bradshaw.
Is Resistance based on a book or true story?
Resistance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Owen Sheers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Resistance?
Resistance holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).