Blitz on Britain

1960 1h 11m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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Featuring archival footage from both German and UK sources, this documentary examines the defense of Britain during the early years of World War II.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alistair Cooke
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Harry Booth
Writers: Patrick Brawn
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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66 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0139894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Harry Booth directs. Harry Booth cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
266 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Harry Booth shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt0139894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.