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Ike: Countdown to D-Day
Robert Harmon
(2004)
85min
PG Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Sloan Freer
Director Robert Harmon (
The Hitcher
,
Gotti
) breathes life, and more importantly emotion, into the strategic planning of the 1944 Normandy Landings in this quality Second World War drama. By focusing on the key decisions of Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D Eisenhower, he benefits from an outstanding lead performance from Tom Selleck. The actor is almost unrecognisable without his trademark moustache, delivering an in-depth portrayal of the American general that captures both his military insight and his unpretentious charm. Enhanced by strong dialogue, Selleck's personality eclipses the otherwise adept supporting players, with only Bruce Phillips and George Shevtsov (as generals Montgomery and De Gaulle) holding their own. The end result is a thoughtful if subjective look behind the scenes of history that remains tensely compelling despite its predetermined outcome.
Summary
Fact-based Second World War drama about the appointment of American general Dwight D Eisenhower to the post of Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, charting the months of preparation leading up to the Normandy landings, and the conflicts that developed between British, French and American leaders. Starring Tom Selleck, James Remar, Timothy Bottoms, Bruce Phillips and Ian Mune.
Cast & Crew
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower
Tom Selleck
Gen Omar Bradley
James Remar
Walter Bedell 'Beetle' Smith
Timothy Bottoms
Prime Minister Winston Churchill
Ian Mune
Gen Bernard Law Montgomery
Bruce Phillips
Gen Charles DeGaulle
George Shevtsov
Cpl William Hayes
Craig Hall
Cpl William Younger
Stephen Brunton
Capt Chapman
Gregor McLennan
Director
Robert Harmon
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Guidance:
Violence.
Available on:
DVD
Drama
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