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Return to Dresden

January 1, 1986 0h 27m

Originally released in 1986. Return to Dresden is a documentary film. directed by Martin Duckworth. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Earl Pennington, Frances Hyland, and Erich Honecker

Synopsis

In 1945, Great Britain and the United States organized a bombing raid that devastated the ancient city of Dresden. This short documentary returns exactly 40 years after its destruction and celebrates its renaissance with the re-opening of one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe. One guest at this gala was the Canadian navigator of one of the bomber planes, returning to Dresden on a mission of peace that brought him face-to-face with the people who were once his enemies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1986 40 years ago
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Runtime 0h 27m 27 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return to Dresden about?

In 1945, Great Britain and the United States organized a bombing raid that devastated the ancient city of Dresden. This short documentary returns exactly 40 years after its destruction and celebrat...

Who directed Return to Dresden?

Return to Dresden was directed by Martin Duckworth.

How long is Return to Dresden?

Return to Dresden has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).

When was Return to Dresden released?

Return to Dresden was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Return to Dresden?

The main cast of Return to Dresden includes Earl Pennington, Frances Hyland, Erich Honecker, Winston Churchill.