The Wipers Times
"In dark times, they chose to make light"
Originally released in 2013. The Wipers Times is a comedy/war film. directed by Andy de Emmony.
Starring Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and Michael Palin
Synopsis
When Captain Fred Roberts discovered a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium in 1916, he decided to publish a satirical magazine called The Wipers Times - "Wipers" being army slang for Ypres. Full of gallows humour, The Wipers Times was poignant, subversive and very funny. Produced literally under enemy fire and defying both authority and gas attacks, the magazine proved a huge success with the troops on the western front. It was, above all, a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. In his spare time, Roberts also managed to win the Military Cross for gallantry.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Trademark Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wipers Times about?
When Captain Fred Roberts discovered a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium in 1916, he decided to publish a satirical magazine called The Wipers Times - "Wipers" being army slang for Ypre...
Who directed The Wipers Times?
The Wipers Times was directed by Andy de Emmony.
How long is The Wipers Times?
The Wipers Times has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Wipers Times released?
The Wipers Times was released on September 11, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wipers Times?
The main cast of The Wipers Times includes Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michael Palin, Emilia Fox, Ben Daniels.