Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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'.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasTue, Oct 4, 1955
GB
- In CinemasMon, May 16, 1955
- PhysicalMon, Jun 14, 2010DVD
AU
- In CinemasSun, Oct 16, 1955
DE
- PhysicalThu, Mar 7, 2013DVD
- TVFri, Jan 17, 1975TV premiere (ZDF)
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
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.
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