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In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944

1992Movie1 h 44 min

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A documentary, using dramatization of fact, that examines the Battle of Verrières Ridge, where on July 25, 1944 and not long after D-Day, an inexperienced battalion of the Canadian Black Watch Regiment launched a doomed attack and was defeated with heavy casualties by veteran German SS troops. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini series.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Crew

Directed by
Brian McKenna
Written by
Roman Jarymowycz, Brian McKenna, Terence McKenna
Produced by
Arnie Gelbart, Adam Symansky

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Facts

January 26, 1992 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 26, 1992
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.