The Somme (2005)
Movie 1h 42m ★ 5.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Released in 2005, The Somme is a documentary and drama movie. It is directed by Carl Hindmarch. The cast includes Patrick Kennedy, Tilda Swinton and Martin Hancock. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War. Told through the letters and journals of soldiers who were there.
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Cast & crew
- Carl HindmarchDirector
- Patrick Kennedyas Sergeant Richard H. Tawney
- Tilda Swintonas Narrator (voice)
- Martin Hancockas Andrews
- Ed Stoppardas Captain Charlie May
- Paul Popplewellas Greenhalgh
- Robert Cambrinusas Franz Cassel
- William Beckas Bundy
- Raymond Waringas Lance-Corporal Sidney McCoy
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Questions about The Somme
- What genre is The Somme?
- The Somme is categorised as Documentary, Drama.
- Who stars in The Somme?
- Patrick Kennedy, Tilda Swinton, Martin Hancock, Ed Stoppard, Paul Popplewell appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Somme?
- Carl Hindmarch directed The Somme.
- How long is The Somme?
- The Somme runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- Is The Somme worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Somme?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
