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1917 (2019)

Set against the backdrop of war-torn France during WWI, 1917 is directed by Sam Mendes and stars George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman as two young British soldiers tasked with delivering a dangerous message to stop an attack that could the lives of thousands of other soldiers at risk. The film uses long takes to make it appear that the entire narrative takes place over the course of two continuous shots. Mark Strong, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch also star. 

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Director
Sam Mendes
Release Date
December 25, 2019
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Cast
Colin Firth , Teresa Mahoney , Andrew Scott , Dean-Charles Chapman , Gerran Howell , Richard Madden , Daniel Mays , Benedict Cumberbatch , Adrian Scarborough , Mark Strong , George MacKay
Writers
Sam Mendes , Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Runtime
119 minutes
Budget
$100 million

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