Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk (2020): movie guide

What is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk about?

Occupied France, 1940. A Nazi Commander discovers one of his prisoners, Danny is a champion boxer. He forces him to fight for his company's entertainment. But the POWs realise they can use these contests, as cover for an audacious breakout, before they re sent to Germany, where escape will be almost impossible. Their fate and freedom may all come down to how long Danny can keep fighting.

Cast highlights

Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk features Sam Gittins, Joe Egan, Jennifer Martin, Tim Berrington, Joel Phillimore, Ryan Winsley. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2020-08-20. Runtime: 87 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (69 votes). Genres: War. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?

Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk is listed as War on TMDB.

How long is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?

Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk runs about 87 minutes.

Who stars in Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?

Cast highlights include Sam Gittins, Joe Egan, Jennifer Martin, Tim Berrington, Joel Phillimore, Ryan Winsley.

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