FILMDWDeath Watch1980
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Death Watch
SF film with a runtime of 128 minutes, released in 1980. Presented in English.
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On the Western Front during WWI, Y Company go over the top but amid the mustard gas, smoke and darkness, a small platoon get cut off from their battalion. They find themselves in deserted German trenches and decide to sit tight until their situation becomes clearer. As they huddle together, scared and lost, they begin to believe they are not alone and that somewhere in the trenches, someone or something is lurking. Michael J Bassett's eerie horror film stars Jamie Bell (in his first major role after Billy Elliot) as Charlie Shakespeare, an underage conscript, Andy Serkis as Thomas Quinn, a violent psychopath, and Hugo Speer as David Tate, the sergeant holding the men together.
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How long is Death Watch?
Death Watch runs for 2h 8m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under SF, adaptation, drama.
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