Movie

Countdown to War

★ 6.7(3)19891h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Patrick Lau
Release date: 1989-04-07
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom

About Countdown to War

Countdown to War is a 1989 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Patrick Lau, starring Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge and Tony Britton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Countdown to War in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.

Cast

Ian McKellen

Adolf Hitler

Michael Aldridge

Neville Chamberlain

Tony Britton

Sir Nevile Henderson

John Woodvine

Joachim von Ribbentrop

Peter Vaughan

Hermann Goering

Michael Culver

Halifax

Anthony Bate

Simon

Lee Montague

Hore-Belisha

Jonathan Coy

Butler

Ronnie Stevens

Phipps

Jack Galloway

MacDonald

Richard Heffer

Wallace

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Countdown to War in Mexico?+

Countdown to War is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Countdown to War on Netflix?+

Countdown to War is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Countdown to War?+

Countdown to War has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Countdown to War?+

Countdown to War stars Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, Tony Britton, John Woodvine and Peter Vaughan.

When did Countdown to War come out?+

Countdown to War is a 1989 movie directed by Patrick Lau.

What genre is Countdown to War?+

Countdown to War is Drama, History, War and TV Movie film.

Who directed Countdown to War?+

Countdown to War was directed by Patrick Lau.