The last trailer for Sam Mendes’ upcoming war drama is an emotional ride that depicts the catastrophic effects of war.
Based on a factual account told to the director by his grandfather, 1917 chronicles the story of two young British soldiers at the height of World War I who must deliver a message of warning to a British battalion of 1,600 men.
It’s a deadly mission that will see them go through enemy territory as they fight to stay alive and ensure that their brothers in arms do not walk into a trap.
The clip shows just how good the director (Sam Mendes) is at combining action with drama. The two actors also appear to give heartfelt performances with a clear depiction of the dangers they face.
1917 is written and directed by Sam Mendes and stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Its theatrical release is scheduled for December 25, 2019, in the United States and January 10, 2020, in the United Kingdom.
See the trailer below:
