Overlord

Overlord

Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944

NR 1975 · 83 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, History, War

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.

Directed by Stuart Cooper · Written by Christopher Hudson

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