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DRAMA . 1955 . 2h 4m . 6.9/10

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The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

Starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans
6.9/10
Rating
2h 4m
Runtime
1955
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

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Cast
Richard Todd stars as Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C. in The Dam Busters.
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Year context
The Dam Busters was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Overview
The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron...
The Dam Busters is a Drama, Action, History film with a runtime of 2h 4m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
124 min (2h 4m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (154 votes)

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What is The Dam Busters about?
The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.
How long is The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters has a runtime of 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Who stars in The Dam Busters?
The cast of The Dam Busters includes Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney, Patrick Barr.
What is the rating of The Dam Busters?
The Dam Busters has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 154 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Action History Thriller War
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