Battle of Jutland - Movie or TV ? (1 Viewer)

[The Military Workshop]

Hi again guys,
There was an article on the actor Ben Kingsley in the newspaper here in Oz the other day and he mentioned he was playing the role of a senior naval officer in the Battle of Jutland (WWI sea battle Brits v Germans). Did not say if movie or TV.
Anybody know any more on this one ?
Regards
Brett

 

[Spitfrnd]

Hi again guys,
There was an article on the actor Ben Kingsley in the newspaper here in Oz the other day and he mentioned he was playing the role of a senior naval officer in the Battle of Jutland (WWI sea battle Brits v Germans). Did not say if movie or TV.
Anybody know any more on this one ?
Regards
Brett

Based on the Variety report referenced here it would seem to be a movie based on Peter Hart's book.
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/081118h.php
Now that would really be something to see, especially with a movie budget. Cheers mate for putting that one on the radar.

 

[The Military Workshop]

Thanks for that "Spit".
I did some Googling and appears he will play Admiral Jellicoe. The only clue as to when is that it is the first of several projects he has planned.
Not aware of the book but it would be an interesting movie subject.
Regards
Brett

 

[Rob]

Just looked this up too,thanks for the heads up,sounds like it will be good.

Rob

 

[Spitfrnd]

Thanks for that "Spit".
I did some Googling and appears he will play Admiral Jellicoe. The only clue as to when is that it is the first of several projects he has planned.
Not aware of the book but it would be an interesting movie subject.
Regards
Brett

It case you missed it, here is a link to the book
http://www.amazon.com/Jutland-1916-Death-Grey-Wastes/dp/0304358924
It does sound very interesting. I hope it is sooner than later.