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The Dig

Drama • History • 2021 • 1h 52m

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RATING★ 3.4

RUNTIME1h 52m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Nothing stays lost forever.”
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Drama, History

Director

Simon Stone

Original Language

EN

🎭 Cast

Carey Mulligan

Carey MulliganEdith Pretty

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph FiennesBasil Brown

Lily James

Lily JamesPeggy Piggott

Johnny Flynn

Johnny FlynnRory Lomax

Ben Chaplin

Ben ChaplinStuart Piggott

Ken Stott

Ken StottCharles Phillips

Archie Barnes

Archie BarnesRobert Pretty

Monica Dolan

Monica DolanMay Brown

Eamon Farren

Eamon FarrenJohn Brailsford

Paul Ready

Paul ReadyJames Reid Moir

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dig about?: As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.
Who directed The Dig?: The Dig was directed by Simon Stone.
When was The Dig released?: The Dig was released on January 14, 2021.
How long is The Dig?: The Dig has a runtime of 1h 52m.
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