UNITED KINGDOM · 2017

Darkest Hour

Joe Wright
leadership under pressure wartime decision-making British resilience historical turning point moral courage
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In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

Year2017
CountryUnited Kingdom
DirectorJoe Wright
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