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In 2006, the seaside town of Redcar was tranformed into the war-torn beaches of Dunkirk for director Joe Wright's Hollywood blockbuster Atonement, starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy.

Wartime tale a triumph

Director Joe Wright arrives for the premiere of his latest film Atonement with Redcar and Cleveland Mayor Wendy Wall

9:24am Thursday 6th September 2007

THERE'S already talk of Atonement gaining Oscar recognition next year.

Limo whisks actor to premiere - bus whisks actor back home

Mr Roberts and Miss Burbage are mobbed by a fan at the premiere

9:15am Thursday 6th September 2007

As stars gathered for the premiere, Northern Echo reporter Mr David Roberts, who was an extra in the film, tells of his night as a film star.

Director tells of soft spot for area

Atonement director Joe Wright

9:01am Thursday 6th September 2007

"REDCAR welcomes Joe Wright"

Night town went to Hollywood

Miss Claire Burbage and Mr David Roberts, from The Northern Echo, interview Mr Wright at the premiere.

8:56am Thursday 6th September 2007

Last night was the Redcar premiere of the critically-acclaimed film Atonement, which was partly shot in the seaside town. The Northern Echo reports on the red carpet event, and the town's moment in the media spotlight.

Atonement made me cry, says Knightley

12:34pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

KEIRA Knightley last night unveiled her new movie Atonement as she led the British charge at the Venice Film Festival.

Veterans to see film at premiere

12:33pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

DUNKIRK veterans will be among those to see Atonement before it goes on general release.

Pair keep watch for full Monty screen roles

Film strip: Christian Passman, left, and James Fahey re-enact their roles yesterday

12:31pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

TWO young men will be watching extra closely when the Hollywood hit Atonement is released this week.

Premiere seats

Manager Neil Bates, without whom the cinema would have been lost

12:29pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

WHEN the lights are dimmed at Redcar's Regent Cinema and the regional premiere of the £28m film Atonement hits the screen tomorrow, it will be an extra special moment for Neil Bates and his family. Claire Burbage talks to the man responsible for keeping the nostalgic building alive.

Excitement mounting

Dunkirk comes to Redcar sea front for the making of the film Atonement. Dunkirk beach recreated on Redcar sands

12:12pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

EXCITEMENT will be in the air tonight when Redcar hosts a starstudded premiere of Atonement.

Actor tells of invite call

Fame at last? Echo reporter Mr David Roberts in character

12:09pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

As Redcar prepares for the Tinseltown treatment, Northern Echo reporter Mr David Roberts, who was an extra in the film, prepares for the show

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