Weekend at Dunkirk (1964)

Name: Weekend at Dunkirk
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1964
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, Georges Géret, Jean-Pierre Marielle, François Périer

1h 59m France, Italy

Drama War

Plot

Amid the chaos of the Dunkirk evacuation in June 1940, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his soldiers grapple with a critical decision. As German forces rapidly advance, they must weigh the risks of fleeing to Britain against the honor of remaining to defend their position. Tensions rise as differing opinions emerge within the group, highlighting the struggle between survival and duty in the face of impending doom. The harrowing atmosphere captures the essence of courage and sacrifice during one of World War II's most pivotal moments.

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo Catherine Spaak Georges Géret Jean-Pierre Marielle François Périer Pierre Mondy Ronald Howard Dominique Zardi Marie Dubois Christian Barbier Jean-Paul Roussillon Paul Préboist Pierre Vernier François Guérin Kenneth Haigh