6.6. 6.30 a.m. - Breakthrough in Normandy
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | 6.6. 6.30 a.m. - Breakthrough in Normandy |
| Original title | Breakthrough |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1950 |
| length | 81 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Lewis Seiler |
| script |
Bernard Girard Ted Sherdeman |
| production | Bryan Foy |
| music | William Lava |
| camera | Edwin B. DuPar |
| cut | Folmar Blangsted |
| occupation | |
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6.6. 6.30 a.m. - Breakthrough in Normandy is an American war film from 1950 . Lewis Seiler directed the film for Warner Bros. based on a story by Joseph Breen.
action
England in the spring of 1944. American troops are stationed in the British Isles to practice for the invasion of the European continent. One of the troops is practicing under their commander, veteran Captain Hale. The troop includes u. a. Dominick, who wants to become a politician after the war, Nelson, 19-year-old recruit, Hollis, who has a small dog, and Sergeant Bell, who looks after Lieutenant Mallory, a former teacher who has just joined the unit from officers' school . With Bell's help, Mallory completed the increasingly intense exercise units. Meanwhile, Hale, who cares about his troops, does not spare criticism.
The invasion begins. The troop has embarked and is supposed to land at Omaha Beach . The men spend the time of the crossing talking, playing cards and writing letters. In the early morning paratroopers jump off in the hinterland. The troops get into a landing craft that comes under heavy fire on the way to the beach. The ship is also shot at, the ship's artillery can no longer provide cover fire. American planes attack the German positions, but the Germans are able to hold their positions. The Germans have buried themselves behind hedges, making it difficult for US troops to locate them. So the soldiers and Hale's troops are making slow progress. Mallory is able to capture a German anti-tank gun through a ruse. Sergeant Henderson, loved by all, is killed during the fighting. Hale orders the men to keep fighting despite their grief for Henderson, which particularly upsets Mallory. In a later conversation with Hale, the lieutenant realizes that Hale's superficial coldness serves as protection against a possible collapse.
Mallory and the men are advancing slowly. They reach an old man who is waving a white flag. He is accompanied by the young Collette. Both ask the soldiers to stop bombing their community because the Germans have already withdrawn. Fearing a trap, Hale orders Mallory to lead a patrol into the strategically important town. The residents warmly welcome the Americans, and Mallory reports on the radio that the situation is safe. The soldiers move in and celebrate with the residents. Hale sends Mallory on another patrol. During the celebration, a sniper opens fire on the soldiers. Hollis and two other men die, Hale can take out the sniper, a woman. There is an attack by the Germans who have regrouped outside the city. Mallory transmits the position of the enemy tanks to Hale, but the American anti-tank gun is destroyed. Dominick climbs a tank and throws a hand grenade inside. The tank explodes, Dominick is seriously injured.
After weeks of fighting, the unit is withdrawn from the front to recover. Later she is ordered back to the front to take an important city. Before the attack, Hale is offered a position with the staff. Hale admits to Mallory that he is increasingly frightened and fears a collapse soon, and proposes him as the new company commander. With the new Lieutenant Johnson and with the help of Sergeant Bell, Mallory leads his unit into the mission, which is carried out successfully.
criticism
"Historically of little informational value, the clichéd film focuses on the dramatic depiction of trench warfare and the human problems of a company commander."
Bosley Crowther of the New York Times described the production as a film with no military accuracy and no dramaturgy.
production
The production was one of the first Hollywood films to deal with the invasion of Normandy. Only six years after the events, the producer Foy was able to use footage from US troops, the British armed forces and also from German newsreels. Overall, the footage made up about a third of the film.
The film premiered in New York on November 17, 1950. In Germany it did not appear in cinemas until October 5, 1962.
The film was the feature film debut for the actor Paul Picerni .
Web links
- 6.6. 6:30 - Breakthrough in Normandy in the Internet Movie Database (English)