Countdown to War
Originally released in 1989. Countdown to War is a drama/history film. directed by Patrick Lau. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, and Tony Britton
Synopsis
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian McKellen
as Adolf Hitler
Michael Aldridge
as Neville Chamberlain
Tony Britton
as Sir Nevile Henderson
John Woodvine
as Joachim von Ribbentrop
Peter Vaughan
as Hermann Goering
Michael Culver
as Halifax
Anthony Bate
as Simon
Lee Montague
as Hore-Belisha
Jonathan Coy
as Butler
Ronnie Stevens
as Phipps
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countdown to War about?
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused...
Who directed Countdown to War?
Countdown to War was directed by Patrick Lau.
How long is Countdown to War?
Countdown to War has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Countdown to War released?
Countdown to War was released on April 7, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Countdown to War?
The main cast of Countdown to War includes Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, Tony Britton, John Woodvine, Peter Vaughan.