Home / Arts and Entertainment / D-Day Decision: A Meteorologist's Gamble
D-Day Decision: A Meteorologist's Gamble
29 Jan
Summary
- Film depicts the tense 72 hours before the D-Day invasion.
- Captain Stagg must decide if weather data warrants delaying the invasion.
- The film stars Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser.
The Anthony Maras-directed film "Pressure" delves into the pivotal 72 hours preceding Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative focuses on British Captain James Stagg, who was entrusted with advising General Dwight D. Eisenhower on the most favorable date for the invasion.
Stagg's meteorological forecast for June 5th, the initially planned launch day, suggested a postponement due to adverse weather conditions in the English Channel. He then faced the immense challenge of convincing Eisenhower to delay the launch by one day, a decision that carried the weight of the war's success against Nazi Germany.
The historical drama, co-written by Maras and David Haig, features a notable cast including Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis. Focus Features is scheduled to release "Pressure" domestically on May 29, just a week before the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.
