Churchill's Darkest Decision
"How and why Winston Churchill ordered the Royal Navy to attack the French fleet in July 1940."
Originally released in 2009. Churchill's Darkest Decision is a documentary/war film. directed by Richard Bond. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Greg Bennett
Synopsis
The background to, events of and consequences of the Battle of Mers-El-Kebir on 3 July 1940. In that battle, Royal Navy ships fired on the French Fleet in order to prevent it from falling into German hands. A French battleship was sunk and several other ships damaged. Nearly 1,300 French sailors were killed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Furnace
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill's Darkest Decision about?
The background to, events of and consequences of the Battle of Mers-El-Kebir on 3 July 1940. In that battle, Royal Navy ships fired on the French Fleet in order to prevent it from falling into Germ...
Who directed Churchill's Darkest Decision?
Churchill's Darkest Decision was directed by Richard Bond.
How long is Churchill's Darkest Decision?
Churchill's Darkest Decision has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Churchill's Darkest Decision released?
Churchill's Darkest Decision was released on May 25, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Churchill's Darkest Decision?
The main cast of Churchill's Darkest Decision includes Greg Bennett.