In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944
"The Valour and the Horror"
Originally released in 1992. In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 is a war/documentary film. directed by Brian McKenna.
Starring Terence McKenna, Roman Jarymowycz, and Jacques Dextraze
Synopsis
A documentary, using dramatization of fact, that examines the Battle of Verrières Ridge, where on July 25, 1944 and not long after D-Day, an inexperienced battalion of the Canadian Black Watch Regiment launched a doomed attack and was defeated with heavy casualties by veteran German SS troops. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini series.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1992
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Terence McKenna
as Narrator
Roman Jarymowycz
as interviewer
Jacques Dextraze
as Self (Fusiliers Mont-Royal)
Sydney Radley-Walters
as Self (Sherbrooke Regiment)
Patrick Goyette
as Joseph Le Boutillier
Nicholas Campbell
as Guy Simonds
Adrian Hough
as German Officer
Wayne Robson
as Donald Pearce
Nigel Bennett
as Kurt Meyer
Stewart Arnott
as Harry Foster
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBC
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 about?
A documentary, using dramatization of fact, that examines the Battle of Verrières Ridge, where on July 25, 1944 and not long after D-Day, an inexperienced battalion of the Canadian Black Watch Reg...
Who directed In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944?
In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 was directed by Brian McKenna.
How long is In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944?
In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 released?
In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 was released on January 26, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944?
The main cast of In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944 includes Terence McKenna, Roman Jarymowycz, Jacques Dextraze, Sydney Radley-Walters, Patrick Goyette.