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What is 'Pressure' about?

'Pressure' is a new film based on a 2014 stage play, focusing on the intense 72 hours leading up to the D-Day invasion in World War Two. It explores the critical role of meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg and the immense pressure on General Eisenhower to make the right decision based on the weather forecast.

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