Factual error: Neville Chamberlain is described as chairman of the Conservative Party. He was actually party leader. Party chairman is a separate post, which was held at that time by Sir Douglas Hacking.
Darkest Hour (2017)
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Directed by: Joe Wright
Starring: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn
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Darkest Hour is a film based upon Winston Churchill's time as Prime Minister from his tumultuous election to the U.K. entering into war against Germany during World War II. Gary Oldman becomes a very convincing Churchill, perhaps more animated and passionate than the man he portrays. With his supportive wife and secretary behind him and gaining support of the King, Churchill faces down his political rivals and the menace of the Nazi threat with defiance. Well acted, filmed and produced, fans of British history dramas may enjoy this look into one of their more colorful and recognizable politicians.
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Winston Churchill: My father was like God. Busy elsewhere.
Question: In the 'War Room' scene, there appeared to be a sheet of plastic or acetate covering the wall with the map of the enemy's movements. Was that premature for plastic to be available in that size for that time frame?
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Answer: It was probably Perspex, an acrylic plastic commonly available at the time, used for, amongst other things, fighter plane cockpit canopies and windscreens.
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