Countdown to War
1989, English. Directed by Patrick Lau.
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Patrick LauDirector
- Ian McKellenAdolf Hitler
- Michael AldridgeNeville Chamberlain
- Tony BrittonSir Nevile Henderson
- John WoodvineJoachim von Ribbentrop
- Peter VaughanHermann Goering
- Michael CulverHalifax
- Anthony BateSimon
- Lee MontagueHore-Belisha
- Jonathan CoyButler
- Ronnie StevensPhipps
- Jack GallowayMacDonald
- Richard HefferWallace
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Countdown to War runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Countdown to War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Countdown to War?
If you liked Countdown to War, try The Scarlet and the Black, Ike: Countdown to D-Day, Walking with the Enemy.
Who directed Countdown to War?
Countdown to War (1989) was directed by Patrick Lau and stars Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, Tony Britton.