Duration
60 minutes
Quick Summary
Fact-based Second World War drama, starring Michael Redgrave
About This Program
The story of the destruction of the major dams in Germany's industrial heartland in the Ruhr valley in 1943, a mission that seemed impossible until engineer and scientist Barnes Wallis came up with the ingenious idea of bouncing bombs, and the pilots of 617 Squadron were trained to fly the crucial mission. Second World War drama, with Michael Redgrave, Richard Todd, Basil Sydney, Derek Farr and Ursula Jeans
The Dam Busters broadcasts on 5Action HD at 10:15am, Thursday, 25 December 2025. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Virgin130
Production Details
Year1955
Runtime119 mins
DirectorMichael Anderson
Cast & Crew
MA
Michael AndersonDirector
RS
Robert Shawas Flight Sergeant Pulford
EC
Ernest Clarkas AVM Ralph Cochrane
UJ
Ursula Jeansas Mrs Wallis
GB
George Bakeras Flight Lieutenant Maltby
RT
Richard Thorpas Squadron Leader HE Maudslay
RT
Richard Toddas Wing Cdr Guy Gibson
DF
Derek Farras Group Capt Whitworth
PB
Patrick Barras Capt Joseph Summers
BS
Basil Sydneyas Sir Arthur Harris
CC
Charles Carsonas Doctor
MR
Michael Redgraveas Dr Barnes N Wallis