In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire... Read allIn May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 54 wins & 81 nominations total
Adrian Rawlins
- Air Chief Marshal Dowding
- (as Adrian Rawlings)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaGary Oldman spent a year studying Sir Winston Churchill and his mannerisms before starting on this movie.
- GoofsBlackout restrictions were imposed starting in September 1939 and strictly enforced, requiring all vehicles to be fitted with slotted covers that only allowed a tiny sliver of light to be directed downwards toward the road. However, all the vehicles in the street scenes had fully exposed headlights.
- Quotes
Winston Churchill: You can not reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the closing credits the Big Ben clock is heard striking.
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Outstanding even with some minor flaws
I cannot remember the last time I was in a movie and I said, gee I wish this movie would keep going because it's just so damn good. I don't really have to say anything more about Oldman beyond what's already been said, that was brilliant Academy Award work. Despite being a literalist on history and not enjoying Hollywood embellishments/contrivances that didn't really happen, I will repeat something I said on another movie (Patton): I am okay where a fictional event is one that could have happened (or maybe happened out of time sequence) where it is used more to show the persona of the character than to establish an historical fact. Notwithstanding this, the subway scene may have been a little much. Strong cast throughout, including the portrayers of King George VI, Chamberlain, Halifax and Churchill's lovely secretary (James). A must see for WW II buffs and appreciators of good cinema everywhere.
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- RNMorton
- Dec 23, 2017
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- Also known as
- Giờ Đen Tối
- Filming locations
- Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK(Buckingham Palace)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $56,468,410
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $175,006
- Nov 26, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $150,847,274
- Runtime2 hours 5 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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