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Overlord

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Overlord

"Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944"

1975

1h 23m

6.8(91 votes)

Drama

History

War

Overview

During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

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15 members

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Brian Stirner

Tom

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Davyd Harries

Jack

Davyd Harries

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Nicholas Ball

Arthur

Nicholas Ball

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Julie Neesam

The Girl

Julie Neesam

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Sam Sewell

The Trained Soldier

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John Franklyn-Robbins

Dad

John Franklyn-Robbins

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Stella Tanner

Mum

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Harry Shacklock

Stationmaster

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David Scheuer

Medical Officer

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Ian Liston

Barrack Guard

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Lorna Lewis

Prostitute

Lorna Lewis

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Stephen Riddle

Dead German Soldier

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Mark Penfold

Photographer

Mark Penfold

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Micaela Minelli

Little Girl

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Elsa Minelli

Little Girl's Mother

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