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Feature film — 2017

Darkest Hour (2017)

7.42h 5mDrama — History

In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

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A high-signal pick with 5,691 votes.

Working Title / Perfect World Pictures / Focus Features

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Director: Joe Wright

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Cast & crew

Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill

Gary Oldman

Winston Churchill

Stephen Dillane as Viscount Halifax

Stephen Dillane

Viscount Halifax

Lily James as Elizabeth Layton

Lily James

Elizabeth Layton

Ronald Pickup as Neville Chamberlain

Ronald Pickup

Neville Chamberlain

Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI

Ben Mendelsohn

King George VI

Kristin Scott Thomas as Clemmie

Kristin Scott Thomas

Clemmie

Nicholas Jones as Sir John Simon

Nicholas Jones

Sir John Simon

Samuel West as Sir Anthony Eden

Samuel West

Sir Anthony Eden

David Schofield as Clement Atlee

David Schofield

Clement Atlee

Richard Lumsden as General Ismay

Richard Lumsden

General Ismay

Malcolm Storry as General Ironside

Malcolm Storry

General Ironside

Hilton McRae as Arthur Greenwood

Hilton McRae

Arthur Greenwood

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