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The Dam Busters
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The Dam Busters

1955-05-16 · 124 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · History · War

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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Directors
Michael Anderson
Production companies
Associated British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ToddRichard ToddWing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C.
Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveDoctor B. N. Wallis, C.B.E., F.R.S.
Ursula JeansUrsula JeansMrs. Wallis
Basil SydneyBasil SydneyAir Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C.
Patrick BarrPatrick BarrCaptain Joseph (Mutt) Summers, C.B.E.
Ernest ClarkErnest ClarkAir Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.
Derek FarrDerek FarrGroup Captain J. N. H. Whitworth, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Charles CarsonCharles CarsonDoctor
Stanley Van BeersStanley Van BeersSir David Pye, C.B., F.R.S.
Colin TapleyColin TapleyDoctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E.
Frederick LeisterFrederick LeisterCommittee Member
Eric MessiterCommittee Member
Laidman BrowneCommittee Member
Raymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyOfficial, National Physical Laboratory
Hugh ManningHugh ManningOfficial, Ministry of Aircraft Production
Edwin StylesEdwin StylesObserver at Trials
Hugh MoxeyHugh MoxeyObserver at Trials
Anthony ShawR.A.F. Officer at Trials
Laurence NaismithLaurence NaismithFarmer
Harold SiddonsGroup Signals Officer

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