Newfoundland at Armageddon

Synopsis

On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the regiment was nearly wiped out, as only 110 of 780 soldiers survived the day. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Brian McKenna’s documentary film tells the story of this epic tragedy. Using a technique that brings new meaning to reenactment, McKenna recruits descendants of soldiers who fought this battle, offering them a unique opportunity to relive the experience of their ancestors in trenches built specifically for the film.

Main Cast

Noel Burton

General Haig

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Alan Doyle

Narrator

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Rhiannon Morgan

Coleen

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Michelle Rex

Sarah

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Guy Sprung

Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Brian McKenna
Editing	Editor	Susan Shanks
Production	Executive Producer	Barbara Doran Arnie Gelbart
	Producer	Natalie Dubois
Camera	Director of Photography	Mark Ellam
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