Weekend at Dunkirk
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Originally released in 1964. Weekend at Dunkirk is a drama/war film. directed by Henri Verneuil.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, and Georges Géret
Synopsis
In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that are closing-in from all directions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (149 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Julien Maillat
Catherine Spaak
as Jeanne
Georges Géret
as Pinot
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Pierson
François Périer
as Alexandre
Pierre Mondy
as Dhéry
Ronald Howard
as le capitaine Robinson
Dominique Zardi
as le caporal-chef réceptionniste
Marie Dubois
as Hélène, la femme d'Atkins
Christian Barbier
as Paul
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Paris-Film Production
- Interopa Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weekend at Dunkirk about?
In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that ar...
Who directed Weekend at Dunkirk?
Weekend at Dunkirk was directed by Henri Verneuil.
How long is Weekend at Dunkirk?
Weekend at Dunkirk has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Weekend at Dunkirk released?
Weekend at Dunkirk was released on December 18, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Weekend at Dunkirk?
The main cast of Weekend at Dunkirk includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, Georges Géret, Jean-Pierre Marielle, François Périer.
Is Weekend at Dunkirk worth watching?
Weekend at Dunkirk has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 149 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.