They Who Dare

A tense, methodical wartime mission film that follows a small group through dangerous terrain, emphasizing camaraderie and peril.

Directed by

Lewis Milestone

Genres

War

Starring

Dirk Bogarde, Denholm Elliott, Eric Pohlmann

Overview

In Greece during the war a small group of British commandoes and patriots land on an island with orders to attack two airfields from which the Luftwaffe is threatening allied forces in Egypt. The island is crawling with troops, and even moving by night the men soon run into trouble.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, loyalty, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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