An epic war story of World War II. Scientist Dr. Barnes Wallis believes World War II can be shortened by destroying the Ruhr dams, thus paralyzing the enemy's industrial nerve center. In spite of the difficulties caused by the critical situation at the time, he works steadily to perfect a special bomb of his own invention for the purpose. Air Ace Wing Commander Guy Gibson is chosen to form, train and lead the hand-picked squadron. Flying at tree-top level they cross the Rhine and attack the first dam - Moehne. The bombers seem unable to maintain the accuracy essential for success - then suddenly the masonry begins to crumble. The final attack scene inspired the attack on the Death Star in the first Star Wars film.
directed by: Michael Anderson starring: Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Charles Carson, Patrick Barr, Basil Sydney 1955 / 124 min / 1.37:1, 1.77:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
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3-Disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / 2 x Region A Blu-ray
The Making of The Dam Busters
Commentary Track with film historians Howard S. Berger and Steve Mitchell
