Churchill's Toyshop

Churchill's Toyshop

2015 · 45 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary, History, War

In Britain's darkest hour Winston Churchill assembles a team of eccentric geniuses to fight the Nazi menace by building bizarre brilliant weapons.

Directed by Bill Thomas

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