Weekend at Dunkirk

– In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Mail..

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Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 59 Minutes
Release Year:
1964
Original Name:
Week-end à Zuydcoote
Weekend at Dunkirk (1964) - Also known as Week-end à Zuydcoote

In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that are closing-in from all directions. - from IMDB

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Weekend at Dunkirk (1964) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Dec 1964

Language:

French, English, German

Director:

Henri Verneuil

Writer:

Robert Merle (novel), François Boyer (adaptation), Robert Merle (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, Georges Géret, Jean-Pierre Marielle

Plot:

Set during World War II, and stuck on the beaches near Dunkirk, Julien Maillat tries to join England by boat with the English Army, but cannot succeed. He , then, tries to organize the life for him and his soldiers friends between German raids and shells.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10