1917

Theatrical - Limited 2019-12-25

Cast George MacKay Mark Strong Andrew Scott Richard Madden Colin Firth
Directed by Sam Mendes

Box Office Gross: $446,064,352

Running Time: 119 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, New Republic Pictures, Neal Street Productions, Mogambo Films

Genres: Drama History War

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At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.

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