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Darkest Hour
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Darkest Hour

2017-11-22 · 125 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · History

In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

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Directors
Joe Wright
Production companies
Working Title, Perfect World Pictures, Focus Features
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000
Revenue
USD 150,847,207

Top Cast

Gary OldmanGary OldmanWinston Churchill
Stephen DillaneStephen DillaneViscount Halifax
Lily JamesLily JamesElizabeth Layton
Ronald PickupRonald PickupNeville Chamberlain
Ben MendelsohnBen MendelsohnKing George VI
Kristin Scott ThomasKristin Scott ThomasClemmie
Nicholas JonesNicholas JonesSir John Simon
Samuel WestSamuel WestSir Anthony Eden
David SchofieldDavid SchofieldClement Atlee
Richard LumsdenRichard LumsdenGeneral Ismay
Malcolm StorryMalcolm StorryGeneral Ironside
Hilton McRaeHilton McRaeArthur Greenwood
Benjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowSir Samuel Hoare
Joe ArmstrongJoe ArmstrongJohn Evans
Adrian RawlinsAdrian RawlinsAir Chief Marshal Dowding
David BamberDavid BamberAdmiral Ramsay
Paul LeonardPaul LeonardAdmiral Dudley Pound
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnPresident Roosevelt (voice)
Eric MacLennanEric MacLennanTom Leonard
Philip Martin BrownPhilip Martin BrownSawyers

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