An epic World War II story. Scientist Dr. Barnes Wallis believes World War II can be shortened by destroying the Ruhr dams, thus paralysing the German’s industrial nerve centre. In spite of the difficulties caused by the critical situation at the time, he works steadily to perfect a special bomb of his own invention for the purpose. Air Ace, Wing Commander Guy Gibson is chosen to form, train and lead the hand-picked squadron who will drop the bomb. Flying at tree-top level they cross the Rhine and attack the first dam - Moehne. The bombers seem unable to maintain the accuracy essential for success - then suddenly the masonry begins to crumble. Starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave and Basil Sydney . Based on the novel by Paul Brickhill.
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ACMI Identifier
308346
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)