The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Melbourne Johns, an aircraft factory foreman sent to France to prevent the Nazis getting hold of some vital equipment.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles FrendDirector
- Angus MacPhailScreenplay
- John DightonScreenplay
- Leslie ArlissScreenplay
- William WaltonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Clifford EvansFred Carrick
- Constance CummingsAnne Stafford
- Tommy TrinderTommy Hoskins
- Gordon JacksonAlastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
- Robert MorleyMayor Coutare of Bivary
- Owen ReynoldsCollins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
- Bill BlewittAircraft Spotter on Works Roof
- Charles VictorAircraft Spotter
- John Williams'English' Army Captain
- Anthony AinleyBoy
- Ronald AdamSir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director
- Anita PalacineLa Tour Barmaid