Lyme Regis will join with communities throughout the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the largest naval, air and land operation in history. A programme of events is planned in Lyme Regis to mark the anniversary, including a free film screening of The Longest Day at the Marine Theatre. The 1962 film tells the story behind the D-Day landings at Normandy from both the Allied and German points of view.
| Bar opens | 1:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Starts | 2:00 P.M. |
| Age Rating | 12A |
| Duration | 178 mins |
Free entry
Unreserved Seating
Free but ticketed
Book online at any time, at the Lyme Regis Bookshop and Bridport Tourist Information Centre during normal opening hours, the Marine on Monday and Friday mornings 10 – 1, and over the phone on 01308 424901
Lyme Regis will join with communities throughout the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the largest naval, air and land operation in history. A programme of events is planned in Lyme Regis to mark the anniversary, including a free film screening of The Longest Day at the Marine Theatre. The 1962 film tells the story behind the D-Day landings at Normandy from both the Allied and German points of view.
In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.