Review of The Dam Busters (1955) by Charles M — 11 Nov 2017
Made in 1955 when many participants in the raid were still alive and using Lancaster bombers of the type used in the raid which were in storage, this movie depicts one of the most dramatic and terrifying special raids carried out against Nazi Germany by the Royal Air Force.
The screenwriters have followed the story which is so dramatic it doesn't need much spin to make this a nail biting action film. The real personalities of the key people are also colorful enough that the actors follow their words and actions.
One of the few World War Two movies that has an authentic feel. 40% of the air crew on the raid were killed. The famous, yet in real life sort of jerk, Wing Commander Guy Gibson died in an air crash toward the end of the war.
Barnes Wallis who designed the bouncing bombs which broke the German dams was haunted by the number of young British aircrew killed in the raid for the rest of his life.
This review of The Dam Busters (1955) was written by Charles M on 11 Nov 2017.
The Dam Busters has generally received very positive reviews.
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