Gary Oldman
Winston Churchill
Search results
Dec 22, 2017 · Darkest Hour: Directed by Joe Wright. With Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn, Lily James. In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.
Darkest Hour is a 2017 British biographical war drama film about Winston Churchill, played by Gary Oldman, in his early days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War and the May 1940 war cabinet crisis, depicting his refusal to seek a peace treaty with Nazi Germany amid their advance into Western Europe.
A thrilling and inspiring true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within a few days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty, and ...
Winston Churchill : The German army controls every French port except Dunkirk here and Calais here to the west, where the garrison under Brigadier Nicholson is drawing fire and delaying the German advance on Dunkirk. At both points, our troops are encircled.
Darkest Hour is held together by Gary Oldman's electrifying performance, which brings Winston Churchill to life even when the movie's narrative falters. Read Critics Reviews
- (313)
- History, Drama, Biography, War
- PG-13
Sep 2, 2017 · Film Review: ‘Darkest Hour’. Hidden behind fake jowls and a receding hairline, Gary Oldman delivers one of the great performances of his career as Winston Churchill. By Peter Debruge.
Nov 21, 2017 · Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour could put him in contention for an Oscar, writes critic Nicholas Barber.
While Gary Oldman’s phenomenal work as Winston Churchill had been heralded in advance, it is astonishingly equaled by the film’s achievements in direction, screenwriting, score and cinematography.
Nov 21, 2017 · In Darkest Hour, Gary Oldman shines as Winston Churchill. But history takes a hit. Joe Wright’s crowd-pleasing film raises familiar questions about myth-spinning and truth-telling.
Sep 29, 2017 · Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in a scene from the trailer for “Darkest Hour.” By Bruce Fretts. Sept. 29, 2017. When it comes to playing Winston Churchill, actors will never, never, never give...
