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Darkest Hour is a 2017 British biographical war drama film about Winston Churchill, played by Gary Oldman, in his early days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War and the May 1940 war cabinet crisis, depicting his refusal to seek a peace treaty with Nazi Germany amid their advance into Western Europe.
Dec 22, 2017 · A historical drama that depicts Winston Churchill's decision to fight Nazi Germany in May 1940, despite the pressure to negotiate. Gary Oldman won two Oscars for his portrayal of the British leader, praised for his transformation and speeches.
A historical drama about Winston Churchill's first month as prime minister in 1940, starring Gary Oldman. See critics' ratings, trailers, cast, and streaming options for this Oscar-winning film.
Joe Wright's film depicts the crucial weeks in 1940 when Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and decided to fight Hitler. It features a stellar performance by Gary Oldman, a brilliant script by Anthony McCarten, and stunning cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel.
As the threat of Nazi invasion looms, newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill rallies a nation to fight for its very survival. Watch trailers & learn more.
On 25th May, against the advice of the War Cabinet, Churchill orders Brigadier Claude Nicholson (Richard Glove) in Calais to lead the 30th Infantry Brigade (of 4000 men) in a suicide attack to distract the enemy while the soldiers at Dunkirk are evacuated in Operation Dynamo.
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 ...
