Overlord
Seen it?1975 | 83 min | Drama, History, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 The Longest Day or Pressure, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
Won 1 Berlin award: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stuart Cooper
- Brian StirnerTom
- Davyd HarriesJack
- Nicholas BallArthur
- Julie NeesamThe Girl
- Sam SewellThe Trained Soldier
- John Franklyn-RobbinsDad
- Stella TannerMum
- Harry ShacklockStationmaster
- David ScheuerMedical Officer
- Ian ListonBarrack Guard