Movie

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong

“The Valour and the Horror”

★ 9.0(2)19921h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Brian McKenna
Release date: 1992-01-12
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: CBC

About A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong is a 1992 movie in the Documentary and War genres, directed by Brian McKenna, starring Terence McKenna, Andrew Tarbet and David Hewlett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The documentary, using the dramatization of fact, makes the case that the Canadian government knowingly sent two unprepared infantry battalions to help defend Hong Kong in late 1941, fully aware that they may have been on a doomed mission. The C Force, consisting of about 2000 soldiers from the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles of Canada (from Quebec City) were, with the other British, Indian and Hong Kong troops, attacked on December 8, 1941 and overwhelmed by Japanese troops, leading to numerous casualties and the surrender on Christmas day. The Canadians would spend more than 3 and half years as prisoners of war, in horrible conditions. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini series.

Cast

Terence McKenna

Narrator

Andrew Tarbet

John Payne

David Hewlett

Walter Jenkins

Greg Spottiswood

John Stroud

Brooke Johnson

Kay Christie

Martin Julien

Les Canivet

Andrew Miller

Ike Friesen

Jeremy Ratchford

Fred Reich

Robert Clayton

Self (Royal Rifles of Canada) (as Bob Clayton)

Robert Manchester

Self (Winnipeg Grenadiers) (as Bob Manchester)

Themes & keywords

hong kongcanadian armywarchristmas day

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong in United States?+

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong?+

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong?+

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong stars Terence McKenna, Andrew Tarbet, David Hewlett, Greg Spottiswood and Brooke Johnson.

When did A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong come out?+

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong is a 1992 movie directed by Brian McKenna.

What genre is A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong?+

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong is Documentary and War film.

Who directed A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong?+

A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong was directed by Brian McKenna.