The Suez Crisis


1h 30m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Documentary marking the 40th anniversary of the disastrous British attempt to invade Egypt and take over the Suez Canal in 1957. The attack led to the worldwide condemnation of Britain, the dramatic downfall of Prime Minister Anthony Eden, and fears of a third world war. The documentary is based on

Cast & Crew

Andrew Sax

Narration

Film Details

Also Known As
Suez Crisis
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1997
Production Company
3bm Television

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Documentary marking the 40th anniversary of the disastrous British attempt to invade Egypt and take over the Suez Canal in 1957. The attack led to the worldwide condemnation of Britain, the dramatic downfall of Prime Minister Anthony Eden, and fears of a third world war. The documentary is based on the release of recent documents from British, U.S., Russian and Israeli archives.

Film Details

Also Known As
Suez Crisis
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1997
Production Company
3bm Television

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia