The Greatest Raid of All Time(2007)
The Greatest Raid of All Time Synopsis
Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of what’s been called ‘the original Mission Impossible’ – the audacious Commando raid on the German occupied dry dock at St. Nazaire in France on March 28th 1942. Operation Chariot, as the raid was codenamed, had a simple aim – to destroy the dry dock and thus deny the German battleship Tirpitz a safe haven on the Atlantic coast of France. There were many who thought the mission too risky, but the Chief of Combined Operations, Louis Mountbatten, pushed forward. This programme explores the story around March 26th 1942, when Commandos in Cornwall boarded their floating bomb and set off to see if the element of surprise really could overcome all the odds.
The Greatest Raid of All Time (2007) is a documentary film directed by Richard Pearson, released on March 18, 2007 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Jeremy Clarkson, Sam Beattie, Micky Burn and Eric de la Torre. Viewers rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Pearson
- Writers:
- Jeremy Clarkson
- Production:
- North One Television
- Status:
- Released
The Greatest Raid of All Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Clarkson
as Presenter
- Sam Beattie
Sam Beattie
as Himself
- Micky Burn
Micky Burn
as Himself
- Eric de la Torre
Eric de la Torre
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Richard Pearson, written by Jeremy Clarkson.
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The Greatest Raid of All Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Greatest Raid of All Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Greatest Raid of All Time online?
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The Greatest Raid of All Time (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Greatest Raid of All Time?
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The main cast of The Greatest Raid of All Time (2007) includes Jeremy Clarkson, Sam Beattie, Micky Burn and Eric de la Torre. The film was directed by Richard Pearson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Greatest Raid of All Time released?
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The Greatest Raid of All Time was released on March 18, 2007 and runs for 1h.
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The Greatest Raid of All Time (2007) holds an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.