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Dunkirk

Name: Dunkirk
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1958-03-20
Cast: John Mills, Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Robert Urquhart, Ray Jackson

1958 | 134 min | Drama, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Dunkirk or The Longest Day, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1958: an older pace and style.

A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Leslie Norman

John MillsCpl Tubby Binns
Richard AttenboroughJohn Holden
Bernard LeeCharles Foreman
Robert UrquhartMike
Ray JacksonBarlow
Ronald HinesPrivate Miles
Sean BarrettFrankie
Roland CurramHarper
Meredith EdwardsDave Bellman
Michael BatesFroome