'Dunkirk' premiere in New York City (12 images)

Harry Styles and Cillian Murphy attended the "Dunkirk" premiere in New York City on July 18.

The WWII film, directed by Christopher Nolan, tells the story of Allied soldiers who were surrounded by the German Army on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, and their evacuation during Operation Dynamo.

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 21.

Barry Keoghan, who stars as George, and his girlfriend, makeup artist Shona Guerin, attend the premiere. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Jack Lowden stars as Collins. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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James D'Arcy stars as Colonel Winnant. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Mark Rylance stars as Mr. Dawson. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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