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Darkest Hour is a 2017 British biographical war drama film about Winston Churchill, played by Gary Oldman, in his early days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War and the May 1940 war cabinet crisis, depicting his refusal to seek a peace treaty with Nazi Germany amid their advance into Western Europe.
Dec 22, 2017 · A historical drama that depicts Winston Churchill's first month as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in May 1940, when he had to decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on. Gary Oldman won two Oscars for his portrayal of Churchill, praised by critics and history teachers.
- (222K)
- Drama, War
- Joe Wright
- 2017-12-22
The Darkest Hour is a 2011 science fiction action film directed by Chris Gorak from a screenplay by Jon Spaihts and produced by Timur Bekmambetov. The film stars Emile Hirsch , Max Minghella , Olivia Thirlby , Rachael Taylor , and Joel Kinnaman as a group of people caught in an alien invasion .
On 25th May, against the advice of the War Cabinet, Churchill orders Brigadier Claude Nicholson (Richard Glove) in Calais to lead the 30th Infantry Brigade (of 4000 men) in a suicide attack to distract the enemy while the soldiers at Dunkirk are evacuated in Operation Dynamo.
A biographical drama about Winston Churchill's first month as prime minister during World War II. Gary Oldman's performance is praised, but the movie's narrative is criticized for historical inaccuracies and lack of tension.
- (313)
- Joe Wright
- PG-13
- Gary Oldman
Nov 22, 2017 · Joe Wright's film depicts the crucial weeks in 1940 when Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and decided to fight Hitler. It features a stellar performance by Gary Oldman, a brilliant script by Anthony McCarten, and stunning cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel.
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As the threat of Nazi invasion looms, newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill rallies a nation to fight for its very survival. Watch trailers & learn more.
