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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Action · Comedy · War · 2024

During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization — the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

“Discover the first special forces mission in history.”

2024 Action · Comedy · War 2h 0m

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During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization — the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.

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Directed by

Guy Ritchie

Written by

Eric Johnson · Paul Tamasy · Guy Ritchie · Arash Amel

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Maj. Gus March-Phillips

Eiza González

Eiza González

Marjorie Stewart

Alan Ritchson

Alan Ritchson

Anders Lassen - 'The Danish Hammer'

Henry Golding

Henry Golding

Freddy 'The Buzz' Alvarez

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Brigadier Gubbins - 'M'

Alex Pettyfer

Alex Pettyfer

Capt. Geoffrey Appleyard

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Henry Hayes

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“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.