Churchill Page #2

Synopsis: June 1944. Allied Forces stand on the brink: a massive army is secretly assembled on the south coast of Britain, poised to re-take Nazi-occupied Europe. One man stands in their way: Winston Churchill. Behind the iconic figure and rousing speeches: a man who has faced political ridicule, military failure and a speech impediment. An impulsive, sometimes bullying personality - fearful, obsessive and hurting. Fearful of repeating, on his disastrous command, the mass slaughter of 1915, when hundreds of thousands of young men were cut down on the beaches of Gallipoli. Obsessed with fulfilling historical greatness: his destiny. Exhausted by years of war and plagued by depression, Churchill is a shadow of the hero who has resisted Hitler's Blitzkrieg. Should the D-Day landings fail, he is terrified he'll be remembered as an architect of carnage. Political opponents sharpen their knives. General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery are increasingly frustrated by Churchill's attempts to stop
Director(s): Jonathan Teplitzky
Production: Cohen Media Group
 
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Year:
2017
105 min
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is not necessarily ... helpful.

Not helpful?

Consider, Ike, we've been to

France fought against the Germans.

Even if you are in the

Normandy break through,

even with massive civilian

and military losses,

what will be ours

Guys in France?

Another west front? Passchendaele?

The Somme? A grave war!

Winston, we have a Luftwaffe.

We have self-propelled artillery,

Panzer divisions. Infantry

the front was pushing once.

Operation Overlord is not the

only way to win this war.

I should know it, I have

already seen many wars.

For sure.

Some of them in the last century.

- I beg your pardon?

The war you are talking about,

took place 30 years ago.

I believe they have not fully recognized,

which has changed since then.

- What's going on here, Brookie?

- Well, it's so, Winston.

We have no capacity,

to implement your other plans -

whether it be Bordeaux,

Italy or ... anything else.

I just want to win this war.

And I believe you want

to win the last war.

With the ideas and tactics of that time.

We have in the last

War our lesson learned!

I do not want that again

make the same mistake.

- Naturally.

- I will not let my mouth forbid!

Of course, you are the Prime Minister.

And that is precisely why it is not,

that you are trying to disturb us.

Yes, that's what I'm trying to do!

The invasion of France

is a deadly venture

and must be stopped!

No, sir, you must be stopped!

Listen, we're all tired.

You told me that, Winston.

They no longer bounce out of bed

early in the morning,

before noon you hardly get up.

Maybe you should use your energy

focus on the policy,

the morality of the nation and so on.

What? I'm supposed to give the clown

and entertain the masses while you

send young men to death?

Winston, we'll take care of it.

I have instructed the armed forces,

alternative plans.

You should be here tomorrow, and then ...

There will be no plans

from the armed forces.

You have revoked my orders?

A-and ...

You both think so?

You must let us do the job.

Well, if you excuse me,

I must go back to London now.

- I'll accompany them.

- No rather not.

I have documents,

I have to look through the car.

Winston.

Thank you for listening to us.

They are a great one

Profit for this country,

for the war of the Allies.

We all know that.

Absolute.

It's all right.

Very well, sir.

Left, right, left, right, ...

Just look!

Left, right, left, right ...

... that is the Foreign Minister,

that is the answer.

The invitation already mentioned.

That would be all. Yes, thank you.

Oh, Winston.

I go to the meeting

the Russian foundation.

Margaret then invites her to dinner.

Ike talked to you, did not you?

I have this land and this

War more than two years,

before these Americans

at all.

However,

my knowledge in the warfare

nothing to be worth.

Ike certainly has great

Experience in warfare.

Maybe you should listen to him.

Are all now

against everything I say?

The king took me to

Prime Minister of this country.

It is my duty,

to lead them through this war!

Do not keep yourself alone,

of decisions.

Is it now about the war ...

or around us both?

- Do you want to be cuddled, Winston?

- I would be somewhat respectful.

Then do not complain,

if someone tells you the truth.

Its getting late.

Bastards.

3 DAYS BEFORE D-DAY

where is everyone?

I suppose, at breakfast, sir.

I am going to the coast today.

For that I need smuts.

Miss Garrett,

take a telegram.

It starts.

At Halifax, British Embassy,

Washington DC.

We celebrate the success

of the campaign in Italy.

The Nazis were pushed back.

The Americans are now deep in the

Achilles heels of Europe.

The amphibious landings,

which they plan in Normandy,

must not be distracted.

I hope you sharpen that

the President

Your next meeting.

It must be clear to him,

what a passionate enthusiasm we have

the American allies

have placed. The End.

The Klop.

Klop! Klop!

Klop.

Klop.

Wow wow.

- Wow wow.

- What are you doing here?

Work.

The one I used

Word was "passionate",

Miss Garrett, so "intense".

However, according to your design

shall be our ambassador

President Roosevelt

my perverted enthusiasm

for our American

Allies.

I'm terribly sorry.

His day was yesterday

quite exhausting.

- And it is probably not yet finished.

- It's all right.

Good to hear.

Was that necessary?

I'm trying to find a country

and to lead a war.

I can not afford to make mistakes.

- The car is ready, sir.

- Thank you, Briggs.

- Why do you need your car?

- I'll inspect Monty's troops.

Did he invite you?

Clemmie, I have

maybe just one day,

until they start the show.

The least I can do,

are a few encouraging words

to address these young men,

taking them to the beaches

to leave.

Just remember to win that she

their commanders must respect.

- This is not your hunting party.

- I'll just make a speech.

That's what scares me.

So, it seems to me completely,

that Monty's figures are not right.

For all these vehicles

does he have only so many people?

- No, it's true.

- That's far too little infantry.

He knows what he is doing.

When you speak to his men,

make it short, yes?

Maybe you can do something

To say good-bye about him?

I was lucky, already from time to time

to have spoken publicly, Smuts.

I would think,

that I managed.

- Good day, gentlemen.

- Monty.

I thought I'd look around.

- What the hell is going on?

- He wants to inspect your troops.

- They do not need an inspection.

- Tell him that.

- Good.

- No, wait.

- He needs the feeling of belonging.

- Oh my god.

Most men are already gone.

Can you give him maybe

to show a few cards?

Then I get him out of here,

promised.

- You mean it, do not you?

- You're welcome.

Mr. Prime Minister, follow me.

I'll show you the plans.

Oh very good.

The 21st Army Group is divided

Landmarks along the beaches.

The seventh corps is here at Utah Beach,

the fifth at Omaha,

the 30th between gold and Juno,

the first between Juno and Sword.

How long is the whole route

this coastal line, from Utah to Sword?

About 50 miles.

We must attack on a broader front.

If you put them in such

Including,

They are cut off, slaughtered.

We have the surprise effect.

What if they have poison gas at

our men?

- Then we would take revenge.

- You could throw it off airplanes,

spread across villages.

We would bomb them

and they know that too.

- Are you sure?

- Sure,

that my men do not

times gas masks.

Is he serious?

We landed as planned, Churchill.

- The end of the discussion, I insist.

- And who are you that you do something like that?

- Good God, Winston.

- Gentlemen, please.

We have this chance!

Just one chance,

to push the Nazis back

and free Paris!

They become beaches full of corpses

British and American

young men have!

We all know,

that war has consequences!

Who cares when it comes to

so many people live?

If you have not considered the price,

if we do this?

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