Dunkirk film - the 1950s one

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by 4jonboy, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

    Just watched the 1958 film Dunkirk on ITV4 starring John Mills and other famous actors. Must admit I really enjoyed it-have any other forum members seen it and what did they think?

    Lesley
     
  2. Markyboy

    Markyboy Member

    It's a great film! You can't beat a John Mills war film. All of the old films will remain classics as many starred veterans, so there's an authenticity that can't be replicated and improved upon by more sophisticated special effects.
     
  3. phylo_roadking

    phylo_roadking Very Senior Member

    It's a personal fave; the "interlude" in the woods with the RA battery is one of the classic bits of B&W war film. Other bits are a bit "thin" - like the HMG on the Dunkirk perimeter that seems to be firing invisible bullets in its ammo belt :lol: but to match this, there are the big crowd and special effects scenes like the Dunkirk Basin and sinking ship scene.

    It's just SUCH a pity it wasn't made in colour! :p
     
  4. La-de-da-Gunner Graham

    La-de-da-Gunner Graham Senior Member

    I had seen bits of it now and then but never the full thing till around Christmas. For its time it is a very good film. I had the privilege of meeting Sir John once. A very humble and unassuming man.

    Keith
     
  5. Mike L

    Mike L Very Senior Member

    An all time classic and one of my often watched favourites.
    John Mills (Sir John) starred in so many films of the era it is difficult to count them. Ice Cold in Alex is another favourite.
    An interesting (alright - anorak) observation, the music for Dunkirk was also used for 'The heroes of Telemark'.
     
  6. wowtank

    wowtank Very Senior Member

    Barry Norman's dad directed that film. One of the best.
     
  7. Assam

    Assam Senior Member

  8. The Cooler King

    The Cooler King Elite Member

    For its time it was an excellent Film..................anyone seen the latest Christopher Nolan offering?
     
  9. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    See this link
    New Dunkirk movie to be made
     
  10. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Watching it now with youngest.
    Tis a brilliant film, especially as John Mills & his chaps are '' B company , Wiltshires, 13th Brigade.''
     
  11. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    Yes re watch and re watch very good film
     

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