Landfall 1949
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Network
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Landfall?
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Landfall" (1949). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1949
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 30, 1949
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Associated British Picture Corporation
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Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Landfall" (1949).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Landfall
Year: 1949
Release Date (GB): 09/30/1949
Genre: War and Drama
Runtime: 1h 26m
Director: Ken Annakin
Cast: Michael Denison, Patricia Plunkett, Kathleen Harrison
Screenplay: Talbot Jennings
Adaptation: Gilbert Gunn and Anne Burnaby (from the 1940 novel Landfall: A Channel Story by Nevil Shute)
Plot: A British coastal command pilot is charged with neglect when it is thought that he has sunk a British submarine rather than a German U-boat. Unable to live with his actions, he volunteers for a deadly mission. His girlfriend meanwhile tries to prove that he is innocent.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Landfall is a 1949 British war and drama film directed by Ken Annakin. The film stars Michael Denison, Patricia Plunk
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“A gripping exploration of war and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Landfall worth watching?
Landfall holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Landfall and when was it released?
Landfall is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.
Who directed Landfall?
Landfall was directed by Ken Annakin.
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