A classic, acclaimed World War II movie epic is on TV today

The film depicts real-life events that were later retold in a modern hit blockbuster.

"Back in Britain, Charles Foreman (Bernard Lee, M in the James Bond franchise), a newspaper reporter, desperately tries to raise awareness among the public of the horrible reality of the war," the plot synopsis adds.

"When the British navy calls for all civilian ships to aid in a rescue, Foreman takes out his own small boat and attempts to bring Tubby and his men home safely."

Co-starring Oscar-winner Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park), Dunkirk was a box office hit and a staple of TV broadcasts for decades.

Watch the trailer for the Dunkirk 1958 movie right here:

Recently, there was renewed interest in the 1958 film. This was thanks to writer-director Christopher Nolan's acclaimed 2017 historical thriller of the same name, which also told the story of the real-life World War II evacuation.

The 1958 version of Dunkirk is airing on BBC Two today at 2.25pm. If you miss it, Irish viewers can rent the movie on Apple TV and Sky.

UK viewers can also stream it on the BBC iPlayer after it airs, as well as through the service StudioCanal Presents.

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