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Dam Busters
Starring: Richard Todd Director: Michael Anderson

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Format: DVD

Genre: War

Average Customer Rating: Rating 4.5
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DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Audio:

 (unspecified) - English

Product Description:

An exciting World War II adventure which centers around the British efforts to destroy two enormous dams in Germany. The film accurately depicts the entire mission from the production of the powerful weapons necessary to destroy the dams to the bombing itself. Academy Award Nominations: Best Special Effects.

Plot Synopsis:

Based on historical events, the film depicts the British bombing of a dam in Germany that supplied German munitions factories during World War II, a victory accomplished only through the painstaking invention of a new "bouncing bomb."

Plot Keywords:

Action | Recommended | Scientists | Theatrical Release | Thriller | True Story | World War II

Production Notes:

  • Directorial debut for Michael Anderson who went on to become one of Britain's more prolific directors. Some of the other films he has directed are "Around the World in 80 Days," Conduct Unbecoming," and "All the Fine Young Cannibals." His son is actor Michael Anderson, Jr.

Cast and Crew:

Starring Richard Todd
Directed by Michael Anderson
Featured Ursula Jeans
Performer Michael Redgrave, Colin Tapley, Basil Sydney & Anthony Shaw

DVD Details:

  • Label: Anchor Bay
  • Originally Released in: 1954
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rated: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
  • Video: Black & White
  • Region: Region 1 encoding; USA & Canada.
  • Release Date: October 17, 2006
  • OLDIES.com Sales Rank: 14,275
  • Item UPC: 013131494198
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx); Counts as 1 item(s) for International Shipping.

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