Film props from eagerly anticipated new film Pressure on show at The D-Day Story
‘Display offers visitors an opportunity to explore the real events behind the story’
History and film enthusiasts have the chance to see a selection of original film props from an eagerly anticipated movie at The D-Day Story museum in Southsea.
The new display features a series items used in the movie Pressure which tells the story of Group Captain James Stagg, a meteorologist who played a crucial but unsung role in the decision to launch the D-Day landings. The film from Studio Canal and Working Title is being released across the UK on September 9.
Visitors to the museum will be able to see a Fortitude deception plan, Krick's identification card and Stagg's identification card among other items used in the movie. Pressure is mostly set in and around Southwick House and focusses on the crucial weather forecast that helped determine when the Allied Invasion of Normandy would take place. Andrew Scott playing Stagg and Brendan Fraser taking on the role of General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said: “We are pleased to welcome these original props from Pressure to The D-Day Story. The film highlights the important decisions and planning that helped shape the success of D-Day, and this display offers visitors an opportunity to explore the real events behind the story.
“As the UK's only museum dedicated to D-Day, The D-Day Story continues to play an important role in preserving and sharing this history with residents and visitors alike.”
Pressure features Andrew Scott as Stagg and Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The film display at The D-Day Story museum will be in place until December 2026 and is included in the normal museum admission.