The movie “Darkest Hour” from 2017 revolves around the critical situation that Winston Churchill faces during World War II. It provides fascinating behind-the-scenes views of the locations where the film was captured and the unique roles played by actors such as Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Ben Mendelsohn. The film offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about cinema production and surprising facts associated with the movie’s creation.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Darkest Hour” took place in several distinct locations across England. These included Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire, Bicester Aerodrome in Oxfordshire, and the John Rylands Research Institute and Library in Manchester. Other filming sites were the Manchester Town Hall in Greater Manchester and the Ministry of Defence in Greater London. These shoots were accomplished within a stringent schedule during November 2016.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gary Oldman | Winston Churchill |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | Clemmie |
| Ben Mendelsohn | King George VI |
| Lily James | Elizabeth Layton |
| Ronald Pickup | Neville Chamberlain |
| Stephen Dillane | Viscount Halifax |
| Nicholas Jones | Sir John Simon |
| Samuel West | Sir Anthony Eden |
| David Schofield | Clement Atlee |
| Richard Lumsden | General Ismay |
| Malcolm Storry | General Ironside |
| Hilton McRae | Arthur Greenwood |
| Benjamin Whitrow | Sir Samuel Hoare |
| Joe Armstrong | John Evans |
| David Bamber | Admiral Ramsay |
| Paul Leonard | Admiral Dudley Pound |
| David Strathairn | President Roosevelt (voice) |
| Eric MacLennan | Tom Leonard |
| Philip Martin Brown | Sawyers |
| Demetri Goritsas | Cabinet Secretary Bridges |
| Jordan Waller | Randolph Churchill |
| Alex Clatworthy | Diana Churchill |
| Mary Antony | Mary Churchill |
| Bethany Muir | Sarah Churchill |
| Anna Burnett | Pamela Churchill |
| Jeremy Child | Lord Stanhope |
| Brian Pettifer | Lord Kingsley Wood |
| Michael Gould | Lord Londonderry |
| Paul Ridley | House of Commons Speaker |
| Robin Pearce | Ernle Hastings |
| Michael Bott | Equerry |
| Mario Hacquard | Daladier |
| Pip Torrens | BBC Producer |
| Edmund Wiseman | Actor |
| Hannah Steele | Abigail Walker |
| Nia Gwynne | Alice Simpson |
| James Eeles | Maurice Baker |
| Flora Nicholson | Jessie Sutton |
| Bronte Carmichael | Young Girl on Tube |
| Roisin O’Neill | Agnes Dillon |
| John Locke | Oliver Wilson |
| Richard Glover | Brigadier Nicholson |
| Tom Ashley | Ramsay Staffer |
| Joshua Higgott | Reporter |
| Imogen King | Teenage Girl at Tube Map |
| Miles Gallant | Naval Map-Room Officer |
| Faye Marsay | Sybil |
| John Atterbury | Sir Alexander Cadogan |
| James Harkness | AD Nicholl (Secretary #1) |
| Joshua James | W D Wilkinson (Secretary #2) |
| Charley Palmer Rothwell | Christopher Wilson (Photographer) |
| Patsy Ferran | Maid |
| Sarah Flind | Cook |
| Steffan Donnelly | Back Bencher |
| Kieran Buckeridge | Cecil Beaton |
| Clive Aitkins | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Clare Almond | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| David Olawale Ayinde | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Antony Barlow | Labour MP (uncredited) |
| Michael Barron | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Christopher Ben | Sir Robert Tasker (uncredited) |
| David J Biscoe | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Annarie Boor | Londoner (uncredited) |
| Stephen T Box | Duff Cooper (uncredited) |
| Keith Bunnett | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| John Byrne | Ambassador (uncredited) |
| Dailis Cirulis | Speakers Assistant (uncredited) |
| Ruth Clarson | Downing Street Passerby (uncredited) |
| Michael Deighton | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Nigel Eaton | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| David Evestaff | WWII Sailor (uncredited) |
| Mike Firth | Labour MP (uncredited) |
| Robin George | Downing St. Civil Servant (uncredited) |
| Shane Griffin | Young Couple (uncredited) |
| Richard Gumm | Cabinet Minister (uncredited) |
| Cris Haris | Downing St KB (uncredited) |
| Ian Harrod | MP (uncredited) |
| Michael Haydon | London Refugee (uncredited) |
| Justin Hayward | George the Cook (uncredited) |
| Adolf Hitler | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Zak Holland | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Nick Howden-Steenstra | Sentry (uncredited) |
| Tobias James-Samuels | Houses of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Angelique Joan | French Girl (uncredited) |
| Davey Jones | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ethan Keaton | Royal Marine Guard (uncredited) |
| Keith Lomas | Conservative MP (uncredited) |
| Marian Lorencik | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Stewart Mathers | Politician (uncredited) |
| Martyn Mayger | Conservative MP (uncredited) |
| Robert McLanachan | Labour MP (uncredited) |
| Andy Mihalache | John Parker (uncredited) |
| Johnny Mindlin | Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Arnold Montey | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Paul A Munday | Worker (uncredited) |
| Hugh O’Brien | Rear Admiral (uncredited) |
| Perry J. O’Halloran | British Soldier (uncredited) |
| Yves O’Hara | Artist (uncredited) |
| Niall D O’Loughlin | French Dignitary (uncredited) |
| Richard Peter O’Sullivan | MP (uncredited) |
| Johnny Otto | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Ian Ray-White | Conservative Front Bench MP (uncredited) |
| Jamie Read | Army Liaison Officer (uncredited) |
| Andrew Reed | The Marquess of Hartington (uncredited) |
| Lewis Reynolds | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Nig Richards | Opposition MP (uncredited) |
| Paul Riddell | Labour MP (uncredited) |
| James Thomas Scott | Conservative MP (uncredited) |
| Janette Sharpe | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Nick Simons | Politician (uncredited) |
| John Skerritt | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Danny Stewart | Dowager’s Son (uncredited) |
| Neil Swift | Churchill’s Security (uncredited) |
| Sam Thompson | Boy on Bike (uncredited) |
| Kevin Winkley | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is set in May 1940 during the height of the World War II.
- The central character is Winston Churchill, faced with the daunting decision of negotiating with Adolf Hitler or risking the fall of the British Empire by choosing to fight.
- “Darkest Hour” was directed by Joe Wright and written by Anthony McCarten.
- The film features a stellar cast including Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, Kristin Scott Thomas as Clemmie, and Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI among others.
- It was a critically acclaimed film that won two Oscars and had a total of 52 wins & 81 nominations.
- The film was widely appreciated by the audience and critics with 800 user reviews and 433 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.47427589999999
- Longitude: -1.4046514
- Place ID: ChIJw3BDeLBweUgRRB1tILrjn5I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Bicester Aerodrome, Building 123, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.91581799999999
- Longitude: -1.136398
- Place ID: ChIJgw8btEbndkgRiezMXyNCOtY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Launton, Bicester OX27 8AL, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: John Rylands Research Institute and Library, University of Manchester, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.4803142
- Longitude: -2.2487458
- Place ID: ChIJ0VwSAsOxe0gRXLIEYZx4zY4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.4789561
- Longitude: -2.2440023
- Place ID: ChIJJaUei8Gxe0gR8F–uV7tEb0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester M2 5DB, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
