Rent Lancaster (2022)
4.0 of 5 from 78 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
- From the team behind Spitfire comes Lancaster, the story of the iconic WW2 bomber told through the words of the last surviving crew members, re-mastered archive material and extraordinary aerial footage of the RAF's last airworthy Lancaster. Responsible for some of the most famous and infamous missions in WW2 history, from the Dambuster raids to the controversial bombing of Dresden, the Lancaster would help turn the tide of war. But there was a deadly price to be paid. 'Lancaster' is an epic and poignant story of courage, fear, friendship and the moral complexities of war.
- Directors:
- David Fairhead, Anthony Palmer
- Producers:
- David Fairhead, Anthony Palmer, Trevor Beattie, Jeremy Chatterton, Gareth Dodds, Keith Haviland, Steve Milne
- Studio:
- Altitude Film Distribution
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
- Collections:
- Top 10 Films About Planes and Pilots, Top Films
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 30/05/2022
- Run Time:
- 110 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.39:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Deleted and Additional Scenes
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Reviews (3) of Lancaster
Interesting WW2 Documentary - Lancaster review by GI
From the same filmmakers that made Spitfire (2018) this is a documentary that looks at the role of the British heavy bomber during the Second World War. It is poignant to watch the surviving crew members , now all in their 90s, recount their experiences on nightmarish raids. If you're interested in military history this is a competent and interesting film that is really a short history of Bomber Command and the various famous raids such as the Dambusters one and the infamous Dresden raid of 1945. Narrated by Charles Dance it is mostly a well balanced story although there is only one account from a German civilian who witnessed the Dresden raid. Overall though this is worthy of watching if you have that interest.
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Excellent. - Lancaster review by AW
A superb documentary highlighting the important part played by WW2 RAF bomber and ground crews and their aeroplanes they flew and maintained. It includes interviews with bomber and ground crews and the development of RAF Bomber Command and the aeroplanes they flew, concentrating in particular on the Lancaster bomber. A sequel to the Spitfire documentary, which is also a must to watch, this documentary is a highly recommended watch.
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Moving portrayal of genuine heroes - Lancaster review by AB
This moving film is ostensibly about the Lancaster bomber. Yes, we hear about its development and performance in WW11. But the real meat of the film is in the interviews of surviving aircrew, now old men. They flew over Germany when they were young men in their early twenties. With matter-of-fact heroism they described flying mission after mission, knowing that every time they flew they had a high chance of dying a fiery death. A must watch film for everyone interested in WW11.
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