Film props from STUDIOCANAL’S new film Pressure
on display
Visitors to The D-Day Story can now see a selection of original props from the new D-Day film Pressure, which arrived in cinemas on 9 September. The items will be on display at the museum until the end of November.
Produced by STUDIOCANAL and Working Title, the production company behind Darkest Hour, the film stars Andrew Scott as Group Captain James Stagg and Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower. It tells the dramatic true story of the crucial weather forecast that helped determine when the Allied invasion of Normandy would take place.
Set during the tense days leading up to 6 June 1944, Pressure explores the enormous responsibility placed on military leaders and meteorologists as they considered whether weather conditions were suitable for launching the largest amphibious invasion in history.
The D-Day Story has received a collection of props used during filming, giving visitors the chance to discover more about the real events portrayed on screen. Items on display include a Fortitude deception plan, Krick's identification card and Stagg's identification card.
The temporary display provides a fascinating link between the film's cinematic retelling and the museum's extensive collection, which explores the planning, preparation and execution of D-Day.
It also complements the museum's existing exhibitions examining the leadership, planning and military operations behind the historic invasion.
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.”
The Pressure film props will be on display at The D-Day Story until November 2026 and are included in the normal museum admission.