Overlord

"Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944"

1975 1h 23m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 93

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Synopsis

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During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

“Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944”

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Cast

Brian Stirner
Tom
Davyd Harries
Jack
Nicholas Ball
Arthur
Julie Neesam
The Girl
Sam Sewell
The Trained Soldier
John Franklyn-Robbins
Dad
Stella Tanner
Mum
Harry Shacklock
Stationmaster

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stuart Cooper
Writers: Christopher Hudson, Stuart Cooper
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stuart Cooper, shot by John Alcott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paul Glass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jonathan Gili shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Brian Stirner and Davyd Harries and Nicholas Ball carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0073502 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stuart Cooper directs. John Alcott behind the camera. Paul Glass scores. Jonathan Gili cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
251 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Stuart Cooper, shot by John Alcott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Paul Glass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jonathan Gili shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Brian Stirner and Davyd Harries and Nicholas Ball carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944".
8IMDB entry: tt0073502 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 93 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.