The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Bernard MilesDirector
- Charles SaundersDirector
- Bernard MilesWriter
- Charles SaundersWriter
Cast
- Bernard MilesColonel Barton-Barrington
- Rosamund JohnHazel Broome
- Niall MacGinnisJimmy Bancroft
- Jean GillieNancy Forester
- Lucie MannheimRussian Sniper
- Christopher SteeleReverend Kingsley
- Brefni O'RorkeUncle Arthur
- George CarneyWhimbrel
- Wylie WatsonCrasker
- Lyonel WattsSilver
- Scott HarroldShuttleworth
- Arthur BurneHambling