| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Richard Attenborough World War II film (1,6,3,3) | ||
| Make one's long story overly short? | New York Times | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Book by Cornelius Ryan | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 09 May 2022 |
| Sean Connery's 1977 war film based on a book by Cornelius Ryan which also stars Michael Caine: 4 wds. | ||
| 1977 W.W. II film ["Get lost!] | ||
| Cornelius Ryan book, or excessively condense? | ||
| Get carried away with the blue pencil? |