This is a thrilling and touching true story that began on the eve of the outbreak of World War II.In the first few days of taking office as British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill faced the most turbulent and critical test of his life: should he seek to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany, or should he stand firm and fight for a country's ideals, freedom and dignity?
When the unstoppable Nazi iron hooves swept across Western Europe and the threat of invasion was imminent, Churchill faced a people who were not ready, a doubtful king, and political enemies who secretly turned against him within the party.In this darkest moment, he must withstand the pressure, stand up, awaken the courage of the entire country, and try to reverse the direction of world history.
This is not only a history of war and choice, but also a hymn about belief, responsibility and the glory of human nature.
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Top Cast
Gary Oldman
Ben Mendelsohn
Kristin Scott Thomas
Lily James
Stephen Dillane
Richard Lumsden
Samuel West
Ronald Pickup
Nicholas Jones
Philip Martin Brown
Brian Pettifer
Hilton McRae
Darkest Hour
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Universal Acclaim
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Universal Acclaim
Directed by:Joe Wright
Summary
This is a thrilling and touching true story that began on the eve of the outbreak of World War II.In the first few days of taking office as British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill faced the most turbulent and critical test of his life: should he seek to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany, or should he stand firm and fight for a country's ideals, freedom and dignity?
When the unstoppable Nazi iron hooves swept across Western Europe and the threat of invasion was imminent, Churchill faced a people who were not ready, a doubtful king, and political enemies who secretly turned against him within the party.In this darkest moment, he must withstand the pressure, stand up, awaken the courage of the entire country, and try to reverse the direction of world history.
This is not only a history of war and choice, but also a hymn about belief, responsibility and the glory of human nature.