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In Greece during the war a small group of British commandoes and patriots land on an island with orders to attack two airfields from which the Luftwaffe is threatening allied forces in Egypt. The island is crawling with troops, and even moving by night the men soon run into trouble.
During World War II, a small British commando unit is sent on a perilous mission to raid a German-held island in the Aegean Sea. Their objective is to destroy a vital enemy radar installation. Facing treacherous terrain, intense enemy patrols, and the constant threat of discovery, the soldiers must rely on their courage, skill, and camaraderie to survive and complete their objective.
Released in 1954, 'They Who Dare' received a generally positive reception, particularly for its authentic portrayal of wartime action and suspense. Critics praised its straightforward storytelling and the performances of its lead actors, while audiences appreciated the thrilling adventure aspects of the film.
Praised for its brisk pacing and exciting wartime action sequences.
Richard Burton's performance was noted as a strong point.
The film effectively builds tension despite its relatively simple plot.
Google audience: Audiences found 'They Who Dare' to be an engaging war film with a good sense of adventure and suspense, though some found it to be a straightforward war movie without much depth.
The film was shot on location in Malta, providing a realistic Mediterranean setting for the commando raid.
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British forces in the Mediterranean are being constantly harried by Luftwaffe aircraft based on Rhodes. It falls to Dirk Bogarde ("Lt. Graham") to lead a small squad of British and Greek fighters whose job will be to infiltrate the defences...
The Colossus’ of Rhodes. They Who Dare is directed by Lewis Milestone and written by Robert Westerby. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Denholm Elliott, Akim Tamiroff, William Russell, Eric Pohlmann and Harold Siddons. Music is by Robert Gill and ...