History Buffs Will Really Enjoy This First World War Drama [Trailer]

American Beauty director, Sam Mendes, makes his writing debut with the upcoming period drama 1917.

Set at the height of World War I, the film follows two soldiers portrayed by Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay and Game of Thrones actor Dean-Charles Chapman, who are tasked with calling off a planned attack that, if carried out, will cause the deaths of 1 600 men.

Variety notes that the film also stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, and Richard Madden.

Check out the trailer:

The film will be in cinemas from January 10, 2020.

[source:variety]

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