Angrebet på Shellhuset (2013)

Documentary about Operation Carthage in March 1945, a risky RAF precision raid during World War 2 on Shell House, Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen in Nazi occupied Denmark.

Directors:

Simon Bang, Martin Sundstrøm

Writers:

Simon Bang, Martin Sundstrøm

Stars:

Annelise Grubbe, Dorthe Røssel, Edward Sismore

Cast

Credited cast:
Annelise Grubbe	...	Self
Dorthe Røssel	...	Self
Edward Sismore	...	Self

Storyline

Documentary about Operation Carthage in March 1945, a risky RAF precision raid during World War 2 on Shell House, Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen in Nazi occupied Denmark.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Trivia

RAF Air Commodore Edward Barnes Sismore is featured prominently in the film. He participated as chief air navigator in Operation Carthage, the British attack on Shell House in Copenhagen in March 1945. Amongst his accolades, after the war Sismore was awarded the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. Early on in the film, Sismore declares, "I have committed myself to this interview, and then I'll stop. I don't really like being reminded about chaos and war." Sismore passed away in March 2012 at the age of 90, shortly after having finished his interview for this film.

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Details

Country:

Denmark

Language:

Danish

Release Date:

9 December 2013 (Denmark)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mirabelle Film, Starboard Film

Technical Specs

Color:

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