The Dam Busters (1955)★ 7.4/10
- Drama
- History
- War
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Written by: Paul Brickhill, Guy Gibson, R.C. Sherriff
British forces plan a daring World War II raid on German industry using an innovative weapon developed by a scientist.
- Original title
- The Dam Busters
- Storyline
- British military strategists seek to accelerate World War II's conclusion by planning an ambitious assault on Germany's industrial infrastructure. The operation initially appears unfeasible due to tactical and technical obstacles. A British scientist develops an innovative weapon technology that makes the previously impossible objective achievable. The narrative chronicles the mission's planning, technological innovation, and execution as Allied forces attempt to deliver a decisive blow against Nazi manufacturing capabilities, examining themes of wartime ingenuity, strategic bombing doctrine, and operational daring during the conflict.
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 12,408
- Companies
- Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC), Associated British-Pathé, Warner Bros., Europa Film, Kontinental, Nederland NV, Nova Film, 9Gem, Film Movement Classics, Optimum Releasing, StudioCanal, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE), Warner Home Video
- Release dates
- GB May 16, 1955
- ZA May 16, 1955
- US July 16, 1955
- IT September 1, 1955
- BE September 23, 1955
- IE October 14, 1955
- SE October 17, 1955
- JP October 23, 1955
- DK December 22, 1955
- FI February 10, 1956
- FR March 7, 1956
- AU May 10, 1956
- CL July 2, 1956
- AR October 9, 1956
- NL October 19, 1956
- PT August 15, 1957
- ES May 18, 1972
- XWG January 17, 1975