In Christopher Nolan’s 2017 war film ‘Dunkirk‘, Fionn Whitehead plays Tommy, Mark Rylance plays Mr. Dawson, and Tom Hardy plays Farrier.
Main cast
- TommyFionn WhiteheadMain
- FarrierTom HardyMain
- Mr. DawsonMark RylanceMain
- Commander BoltonKenneth BranaghMain
- Shivering SoldierCillian MurphyMain
- AlexHarry StylesMain
- GibsonAneurin BarnardMain
- Peter DawsonTom Glynn-CarneyMain
- CollinsJack LowdenMain
Supporting cast
- George MillsBarry KeoghanSupp
- Fortis LeaderJames D’ArcySupp
- Colonel WinnantJames WilbySupp
- Lieutenant CommanderBrian VernelSupp
Guest & voice
- French SoldierDamien BonnardGuest
- Radio OperatorMichael C. FoxGuest
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About this cast
Christopher Nolan’s 2017 film ‘Dunkirk’ depicts the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk during World War II. The film features an ensemble cast including Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, and Cillian Murphy, with a focus on three interwoven storylines: land, sea, and air.
FAQs
Who plays Tommy in Dunkirk?
Fionn Whitehead plays Tommy, a young British soldier trying to escape the beach.
Who plays Farrier in Dunkirk?
Tom Hardy plays Farrier, a Royal Air Force Spitfire pilot.
Who plays Mr. Dawson in Dunkirk?
Mark Rylance plays Mr. Dawson, a civilian boat owner who sails to Dunkirk to rescue soldiers.
Who plays Commander Bolton in Dunkirk?
Kenneth Branagh plays Commander Bolton, a senior naval officer coordinating the evacuation.
Who plays the Shivering Soldier in Dunkirk?
Cillian Murphy plays the Shivering Soldier, a traumatised soldier rescued from a sinking ship.
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