The Dam Busters (1955)

[Goose]

Over the past few weeks, Vue cinema in Reading (possibly elsewhere too?) has been showing old classic films. Last night The Dam Busters was being shown, so I quickly grabbed some ticket.

Whilst it is more then 50 years old, and even though I've seen it countless times on the small screen, it was well worth a visit. It put modern films to shame. No relying on special effects, no relying on music to generate atmosphere and tension.

The acting is top-notch, and some of the scenes are brilliantly shot.

Worth a trip, should anyone see the offer elsewhere.

[Jonny69]

Love the Damn Busters. One of my favourite war movies.

[Belmit]

Damn Busters

Hahaha!

[Flibster]

I went as well.

Got a bit of interest as my Grandad was a SAC on 617sqn during the time of the Rhur Valley raids. :D He was a merlin mech.

Superb film. Nice that they were allowed to use some of the original Upkeep and Highball test footage in it.

Plus, 3 Lanc's flying in formation. We won't see that again. :(

Should dig out my photo's of when my Grandad went back to Scampton for a 617 reunion. Got several of Nigger's grave. Had PA474 fly in for it too.

Simon/~Flibster

[Justsomebloke]

I had dinner with a couple once at my mates house. His bathroom is unfortunetly connected to the kitchen. His guests wife got up to go to the loo & the husband starting singing the Damn busters theme tune at the top of his voice. His missus could be heard shouting STFU will you every now & again ;D
Apparently he does it Every time she goes to the Loo :undecided:

[goldilocks]

my grandma is in that film
*fact*

[Goose]

Impressive stuff.

Who did she play?

[Justsomebloke]

my grandma is in that film
*fact*

Spill :)
Then i can look out for her the next time i watch it :cool:



* wanders off humming theme tune *