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Dazzling flying sequences, bone-shaking sound and superb special effects help to make this one of the most realistic air combat films ever to reach the screen.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Portuguese ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: During World War II, the story concerns a Scandinavian underground leader, Erik Bergman (George Chakiris), who reports to British authorities the location of a German V2 fuel plant. As is the case in most World War II action films, the plant is in an impregnable location -- beneath an overhanging cliff at the end of a highly defended fjord. The only way the British can hope to destroy the plant is by collapsing the cliff on top of it. In order to do that, light Mosquito aircraft must be utilized. This is the job assigned to Wing Commander Roy Grant's (Cliff Robertson) 633 Squadron. In order to assist Grant in his air attack, Bergman attempts a simultaneous ground attack, but the ground attack fails, and Bergman is captured by the Germans. When he is tortured in their efforts to uncover the RAF plans, Bergman may not be able to withhold the top-secret information. Howard Koch and James Clavell adapted their screenplay from Frederick E. Smith's novel, reportedly based on a true story. Though Koch and Clavell are each known for their excellent writing, Squadron 633 is notable mostly for its adept cinematography from the co-operative effort of John Wilcox and Edward Scaife. ...633 Squadron ( Six Three Three Squadron ) ( Squadron 633 )
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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This was one of my fave films ever when I was 11, along with the Dambusters and Battle of Britain. I didn't notice the fairly naff special effects or at times bad acting, but I was taken with the Mosquito and the the ending where 633 Squadron fly up the fjord and try to blow up the V2 rocket fuel factory.
Seeing it 10 years later, I still very much enjoy it, but notice the faults (the naff effects etc) but it doesn't take away from a very enjoyable film. The parts where they discuss the mission and train for it are all well done, and the flying scenes (apart from the dodgy models) are well done. The parts with the squadron leader and the resistance cell's leader's sister are pretty bad though.
I'd definately recommend this, along with Battle of Britain and The Dambusters as a great war film, and a chance to see some great aeroplanes.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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My first of many viewings of this movie, was during a rained off test match. The BBC seemed to have this film on permanent standby for rainy cricket matches in our beautiful summers. If you have a love of WWII aircraft especially the wonderfull Mosquito this is a must. The plot is a little predictable, and takes a while to get going. But hey you can always fast forward to the flying scenes. Having an American lead actor is dissapointing but ulitmately this does not detract from film as a whole. I wholeheartedly reccomend this film, especialy for a rainy summer afternoon when the weather has ruined a days cricket.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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You cannot beat the old movie makers..Its all the real things sounds are true, no blasting music. The actors are actors, not strutting objects,, its a treat to enjoy voices that do not F everyother word.
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Very good film?
I saw this film shortly after it first came out and loved it, now years later with three members of my family having been in the RAF during the war I found myself wondering why an... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. J. Holmes
I am not sure that it is based on true events
An excellent movie.
The Mosquito was the fsstest aircraft in the RAF of the pre-jet age and during WWII. Read more
The Mosquito was the fsstest aircraft in the RAF of the pre-jet age and during WWII. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
Would have been a Classic
This would have been a classic if not for the pretty dire special effects,especially on the raid at the end.(They were bad, even for the time this film was made. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Awfully nice chap
Fantastic fun
I must watch this film at least once a year and it never fails to stir me.
The cast is far from stellar but all are dependable actors who gell well and give the... Read more
The cast is far from stellar but all are dependable actors who gell well and give the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by John Fareham
633 Squadron
I first saw this movie when I was a projectionist in a CLASSIC cinema back in the early 70's,and all the memories come flooding back with truely great movie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by woodpigeon
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This waas bought as a stocking filler on berhlaf of the wife for her brother.
As he has not come back with any comments I must assume he likes it. Read more
As he has not come back with any comments I must assume he likes it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by hateformfiller
633 Squadron - a great aircraft and its flyers remembered
This film was made in 1964, long before CGI was even thought of and, as some reviewers have indicated, the special effects are "naff" but that was film-making at the time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RR Waller
great music, terrible choice of actors
I always wondered why I knew the music, but not the film - now I know ! Who could have been the casting director for this one? Read more
Published 7 months ago by navarone
this ain't no dam busters
Yes, the story is solid, the mosquito twin engined fighter bombers are superb pieces of machinery, but in my books the special effects in the climax scenes seriously disappointed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Pierides
Great War Drama from the 60's!
This is one of the best World War 2 movies about a raid on German bases. Don't expect a movie like Memphis Belle or The Dam Busters. This movie is totally different. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kazin S.
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