Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7657 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-05-09
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Formats: Black & White, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 168 minutes

Synopsis
An account of the events surrounding the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy during D-Day, June 1944. Seen from every angle, including that of the Germans, who were totally overwhelmed by the size of the Allied armies thrown against them.

Customer Reviews

A masterpiece
This may not be the only film journalling the D-day landings at Normandy and the events leading up to them, but it is by far the best. Shot in black and white for effect, all aspects of the operation are covered, from the placement of dummy units, designed to deceive the germans into believing Calais was the target, to the tension leading up to the big day, made worse by inclement weather conditions.
What makes this film special is that it doesn't just tell one side of the story, it alternates all the way through, mostly focusing on the allied actions while giving a reasonable account of what the germans were doing.
This adds to the excitement when the landings take place, both air and seaborne. Historically accurate, with adequate free licence to keep it interesting.
The cast is more or less a whos who of mainly male actors of the sixties, who give some wonderful performances.
As you would expect from a sixties film, even though war is a savage business, its clean enough to be watched by adults and young children alike, the foul language and graphic detail that modern day films are written round weren't required back then (we had imaginations).

Excellent Viewing
A blow by blow account of D-day, historically accurate, a must for history students studying the second world war. Despite its age they don't come much better than this.

SUPERB ACCOUNT OF D-DAY.
i bought this film yesterday and had not seen it before ,but i was really suprised how much i enjoyed it.its easy to see where saving private ryan came from so many scenes are similar ,the action sequences are great in this film but obviously not gory like in saving private ryan .
it takes about an hour showing the build up to the conflict from both sides then its all action ,a brilliant addition to any film collection.