Operation Jericho
Originally released in 2011. Operation Jericho is a documentary/history film. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Shaw
Synopsis
Actor and aviator Martin Shaw takes to the skies to rediscover one of the most audacious and daring raids of World War II. On the morning of 18th February 1944, a squadron of RAF Mosquito bombers, flying as low as three metres over occupied France, demolished the walls of Amiens Jail in what became known as Operation Jericho. The reasons behind the controversial raid remain a mystery to this day. This dramatic documentary investigates the missing pieces of the story, with interviews from survivors and aircrew, and tries to find out why the raid was ordered and by whom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Jericho about?
Actor and aviator Martin Shaw takes to the skies to rediscover one of the most audacious and daring raids of World War II. On the morning of 18th February 1944, a squadron of RAF Mosquito bombers,...
How long is Operation Jericho?
Operation Jericho has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Operation Jericho released?
Operation Jericho was released on October 23, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operation Jericho?
The main cast of Operation Jericho includes Martin Shaw.