Pressure: The Original Play - David Haig - diskuze

June 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history. Everything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe – D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather permit it?While Scotsman Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm, his rival, American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick, predicts sunshine. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, it could even win or lose the entire war. An extraordinary true story, Pressure thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of predicting the future, and the personal toll of taking a stand. First performed in 2014, the play was adapted for the screen by David Haig and Anthony Maras, directed by Maras, and starred Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis. This tie-in edition was published alongside the film's release in 2026, and features Haig's original play, along with an exclusive introduction, insights from the filmmakers and colour production photographs.
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