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In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944

1992·Movie
1h 44min
IMDb6.7

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In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The Valour and the Horror

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.
WWII Historical DramaMilitary TragedyDocumentary StyleCanadian War HistoryBrutal Combat RealismEmotionally DevastatingEducationalSomber ToneHeroic SacrificeAnti-Glory Warfare

Crew

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

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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944?

1 h 44 min

In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 in?

English

It was made in English.