DVD
A call to spy / IFC Films presents an SMT Pictures, LLC Production ; producer, writer, Sarah Megan Thomas ; director, Lydia Dean Pilcher.
As Great Britain's forces were stretched thin during World War II, Winston Churchill's Special Operations Executive began to enlist women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance. Spymistress Vera Atkins, later the inspiration for Ian Fleming's Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise, was the chief recruiter for this secret army. Atkins selected two unusual candidates: Virginia Hall, an American journalist from Baltimore with a wooden leg, and Noor Inayat Khan, a wireless officer of Indian descent and an avowed pacifist. Together, they worked to undermine the Nazi regime in France. The courage, sacrifices and grit of these three women helped quell the Nazi occupation -- and ultimately turned the tide of the war. -- from back cover.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: [United States] : Shout! Factory, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Inspired by true stories" -- from front cover. "Churchill's secret army" -- from front cover. Widescreen (1.85:1). Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette ; Audio descriptive track ; theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Editor, Paul Tothill ; director of photography, Robby Baumgartner. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Sarah Megan Thomas, Stana Katic, Radhika Apte, Linus Roache, Rossif Sutherland, Samuel Roukin. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; widescreen (1.85:1) ; Dolby Digital 5.1, stereo. ; region 1. |
| Language Note: | English audio ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | World War, 1914-1918 > Drama. Atkins, Vera, 1908-2000 > Drama. Hall, Virginia, 1906-1982 > Drama. |
| Genre: | DVD-Video discs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films. Fiction films. Spy films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) Drama. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Sage Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Library | DRAMA CAL DVD (Text) | 37814003331403 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
| Harney County Library | DVD CAL (Text) | 37720000613240 | Video | Available | - | ||
| Milton-Freewater Public Library | DVD Call (Text) | 37862000474528 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| The Dalles Wasco County Library | DVD CAL (Text) | 33892006650973 | DVDs | Available | - |
Summary:
As Great Britain's forces were stretched thin during World War II, Winston Churchill's Special Operations Executive began to enlist women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance. Spymistress Vera Atkins, later the inspiration for Ian Fleming's Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise, was the chief recruiter for this secret army. Atkins selected two unusual candidates: Virginia Hall, an American journalist from Baltimore with a wooden leg, and Noor Inayat Khan, a wireless officer of Indian descent and an avowed pacifist. Together, they worked to undermine the Nazi regime in France. The courage, sacrifices and grit of these three women helped quell the Nazi occupation -- and ultimately turned the tide of the war. -- from back cover.
