Operation Crossbow (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, Operation Crossbow is a tv movie, history and documentary film directed by Tim Dunn, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. The heroic tales of World War II are legendary, but Operation Crossbow is a little known story that deserves to join the hall of fame: how the Allies used 3D photos to thwart the Nazis' weapons of mass destruction before they could obliterate Britain. This film brings together the heroic Spitfire pilots who took the photographs and the brilliant minds of RAF Medmenham that made sense of the jigsaw of clues hidden in the photos. Hitler was pumping a fortune into his new-fangled V weapons in the hope they could win him the war. But Medmenham had a secret weapon of its own, a simple stereoscope which brought to life every contour of the enemy landscape in perfect 3D. The devil was truly in the detail and, together with extraordinary personal testimonies, the film uses modern computer graphics on the original wartime photographs to show just how the photo interpreters were able to uncover Hitler's nastiest secrets.
Who’s in it. Operation Crossbow stars Samantha Bond as Narrator (voice), Dino A. Brugioni as Himself - Senior CIA Analyst, Ret., Elizabeth Hick as Herself - Photographic Interpreter, RAF Medmenham and Col. Robert S. Ehlers as Himself - US Air Force Intelligence, Ret., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Operation Crossbow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Crossbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Crossbow tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Crossbow (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Crossbow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Crossbow worth watching?
- Operation Crossbow holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Crossbow?
- Operation Crossbow stars Samantha Bond, Dino A. Brugioni, Elizabeth Hick, Col. Robert S. Ehlers and Jimmy Taylor.
- When was Operation Crossbow released?
- Operation Crossbow was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.