

The Dam Busters
1955-05-16 · 124 min · ★ 6.9
The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.
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- Directors
- Michael Anderson
- Production companies
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard ToddWing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C.
Michael RedgraveDoctor B. N. Wallis, C.B.E., F.R.S.
Ursula JeansMrs. Wallis
Basil SydneyAir Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C.
Patrick BarrCaptain Joseph (Mutt) Summers, C.B.E.
Ernest ClarkAir Vice-Marshal The Hon. Ralph Cochrane G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C.
Derek FarrGroup Captain J. N. H. Whitworth, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Charles CarsonDoctor
Stanley Van BeersSir David Pye, C.B., F.R.S.
Colin TapleyDoctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E.
Frederick LeisterCommittee Member
Raymond HuntleyOfficial, National Physical Laboratory
Hugh ManningOfficial, Ministry of Aircraft Production
Edwin StylesObserver at Trials
Hugh MoxeyObserver at Trials
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