The Foreman Went to France (1942)
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.
Director: Charles Frend
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: June 22, 1942
Cast
- Clifford Evans - Fred Carrick
- Constance Cummings - Anne Stafford
- Tommy Trinder - Tommy Hoskins
- Gordon Jackson - Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
- Robert Morley - Mayor Coutare of Bivary
- Owen Reynolds - Collins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
- Bill Blewitt - Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof
- Charles Victor - Aircraft Spotter
- John Williams - 'English' Army Captain
- Anthony Ainley - Boy
Screenplay
- J. B. Priestley (Story)
- Leslie Arliss (Screenplay)
- Angus MacPhail (Screenplay)
- John Dighton (Screenplay)
Music: William Walton
Cinematography: Wilkie Cooper
Editing: Robert Hamer
Production: Ealing Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Français, English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, british army, french resistance, air raid, soldiers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Foreman Went to France about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Foreman Went to France?
- The Foreman Went to France was directed by Charles Frend.
- Who stars in The Foreman Went to France?
- The Foreman Went to France stars Clifford Evans, Constance Cummings, Tommy Trinder, Gordon Jackson, Robert Morley, Owen Reynolds.
- How long is The Foreman Went to France?
- The Foreman Went to France has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Foreman Went to France?
- The Foreman Went to France is a War, Drama film.
- Where was The Foreman Went to France produced?
- The Foreman Went to France was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Foreman Went to France?
- The themes of The Foreman Went to France include: The Horror of War and Humanity.