The Dam Busters

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May 16, 1955 GB 124 min PG
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1955), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Drama, History, War space and is paced for about 124 minutes.

Cast highlights include Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

world war ii, air force, based on true story, dam, lancaster bomber, black and white, docudrama

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Plot

The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

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Main cast

Richard Todd
as Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C.
Michael Redgrave
as Doctor B. N. Wallis, C.B.E., F.R.S.
Ursula Jeans
as Mrs. Wallis
Basil Sydney
as Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C.
Patrick Barr
as Captain Joseph (Mutt) Summers, C.B.E.
Ernest Clark
as Air Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.
Derek Farr
as Group Captain J. N. H. Whitworth, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Stanley Van Beers
as Sir David Pye, C.B., F.R.S.
Colin Tapley
as Doctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E.