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Overlord

Overlord

Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944

19756.71h 23m

Overview

During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

Directed by Stuart Cooper
Written by Christopher Hudson, Stuart Cooper
Produced by James Quinn
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Top Cast

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Brian Stirner

Tom

Davyd Harries

Davyd Harries

Jack

Nicholas Ball

Nicholas Ball

Arthur

Julie Neesam

Julie Neesam

The Girl

S

Sam Sewell

The Trained Soldier

John Franklyn-Robbins

John Franklyn-Robbins

Dad

S

Stella Tanner

Mum

H

Harry Shacklock

Stationmaster

D

David Scheuer

Medical Officer

I

Ian Liston

Barrack Guard

Themes & Keywords

world war iid-dayblack and whitelondon blitz

About Overlord

Overlord is a drama, history, war film released in 1975 exploring themes of world war ii, d-day, black and white, london blitz. Directed by Stuart Cooper, it stars Brian Stirner, Davyd Harries, Nicholas Ball. During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

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