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Ike - Countdown to D-Day [DVD]

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Format: PAL
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent.
DVD Release Date: 6 Jun 2005
Run Time: 120 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0009CTQM2

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War drama starring Tom Selleck. The D-Day invasion - the largest military operation of World War II and the beginning of the end - marked Dwight 'Ike' Eisenhower (Selleck) as one of America's most powerful military leaders. This film follows the 90 terrifying days leading up to the invasion as Eisenhower decides the fates of thousands of soldiers while managing complex strategic relationships with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Ian Mune), American General George S. Patton (Gerald McRaney), Britain's Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery (Bruce Phillips) and French President Charles de Gaulle (George Shevtsov). It was a time of no guarantees and certainly no second chances. In this climate, one man, Dwight Eisenhower, pulled the World's leaders together for one of history's most infamous battles.

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The D-Day invasion - the largest military operation of World War II and the beginning of the end - marked Dwight Ike Eisenhower as one of America's most powerful military leaders. IKE: COUNTDOWN TOD-DAY follows the 90 terrifying days leading up to the invasion as Eisenhower decides the fates of thousands.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Exposing the meticulous planning behind D-Day 3 July 2005

By m.bison

Format:DVD

Dwight D. Eisenhower (a hard to recognise, bald Tom Selleck), Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War Two, had the unenviable task of strategically planning and green-lighting the D-Day invasion. Encountering such legends as Churchill and the eccentric General Patton on the way, 'Ike: Countdown To D-Day' gives us a workman-like account of all the factors put before Eisenhower before he made his historical decision to authorize the invasion. Selleck is on great form as the big general, agonizing over oddly-critical weather reports and excessive troop depletion reports (at least 7 out of 10 of the soldiers parachuting into the D-Day battle were expected to perish). He humanizes the military man and fills him with a rugged charisma that commands the loyalty of his subordinates and the cannon fodder. Most of all, his composure remains a calming influence as, during the course of the film, D-Day draws closer and closer. As you can probably tell, it's Selleck's film and whether you're a fan of his or merely interested in this film because it deals with WWII, I would highly recommend it either way. It's a solid, character driven film showing with great competency the men in the room and the planning behind the guts, gore, explosions and horror of that Normandy beachfront.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A BIT SPECIAL 16 Nov 2008

By Anthony B. Whittle

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The subject of the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy has been well covered by films and television over the years but the decisions and drama that led up to that historic event have seldom been covered. This film changes all that,with Tom Selleck giving a superb performance as General Eisenhower Commander -in -Chief and the heavy burden that he to contend with in making the vital decision whether to go or not.His relationships with Winston Churchill ,General De Gaull , Montgomery ,Patten and other Top Brass I found to be revealing and entertaining stuff. It captured how the atmosphere must have felt at the time when our fate lay in the hands of one man who just had to get it right first time or ????? . This film is for me the best of its kind ,well acted and very convincing a pleasure to watch if you at all interested in the 11 .World War.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interest 1 April 2013

By Carol

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Very interesting story on the lead up and decision for when to do the landing for D-day. Amazing how nature is the factor in many of the decisions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great film

One of the best war films I have seen for a while . Good performances from the whole cast especially
Tom Selleck and Timothy Bottoms. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Geordie70

4.0 out of 5 stars Ike: Countdown to D-day

What an interesting film, and such a change from the usual blood and guts. Understanding why war happens, and why the folk in charge make the decisions they do, is vital to our... Read more

Published 6 months ago by J M Farquharson

5.0 out of 5 stars very good

This film recommended by a friend & it proved to be a good one. Good depiction of Ike by Tom Selleck & it showed the importance of man management in such a complex operation. Read more

Published 10 months ago by B. Pate

2.0 out of 5 stars Quite a letdown.

Being a Tom Selleck fan from wayback, this film looked as though it should be good, what a letdown, it is literally based inside the White House rooms, with... Read more

Published on 3 May 2011 by alley kat

4.0 out of 5 stars Planning Strategy

It makes a change to see a war film where there are no bombs going off every ten seconds infact there is no real action at all - the film is all about the countdown to D-Day (as... Read more

Published on 28 Mar 2011 by K. Johansen

2.0 out of 5 stars Very biased

This otherwise interesting and well acted film was spoilt for me by so unashamedly portraying Eisenhower and his American staff as the only real brains behind the invasion. Read more

Published on 19 Nov 2010 by B. Olsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Great history! Well acted!

I have been waiting for years to obtain this film on DVD now I have done so. This is a super film showing the planning and people behind D Day. Read more

Published on 31 Oct 2008 by "Smith" Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars A different sort of war film!

Tom selleck shows what a good actor he is in this film. A different sort of war film not based on the soilder's view but from the President of the USA's view, a very intresting... Read more

Published on 26 Oct 2008 by Mr. P. G. MIDDLETON

1.0 out of 5 stars This film sucks

On each and every scene in this film you will see the main characters smoke tobacco - which makes you think that the tobacco industry has sponsored it. Read more

Published on 17 Jun 2008 by Eskild Rasmussen

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