Tawny Pipit (1944)
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.
Director: Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: April 28, 1944
Cast
- Bernard Miles - Colonel Barton-Barrington
- Rosamund John - Hazel Broome
- Niall MacGinnis - Jimmy Bancroft
- Jean Gillie - Nancy Forester
- Lucie Mannheim - Russian Sniper
- Christopher Steele - Reverend Kingsley
- Brefni O'Rorke - Uncle Arthur
- George Carney - Whimbrel
- Wylie Watson - Crasker
- Lyonel Watts - Silver
Screenplay
Music: Noel Mewton-Wood
Cinematography: Eric Cross, Ray Sturgess
Editing: Douglas Myers
Production: Two Cities Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
countryside, war veteran, village, world war ii, fighter pilot, birdwatching, ornithologist
More Films by Director: Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tawny Pipit about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tawny Pipit?
- Tawny Pipit was directed by Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders.
- Who stars in Tawny Pipit?
- Tawny Pipit stars Bernard Miles, Rosamund John, Niall MacGinnis, Jean Gillie, Lucie Mannheim, Christopher Steele.
- How long is Tawny Pipit?
- Tawny Pipit has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Tawny Pipit?
- Tawny Pipit is a Drama film.
- Where was Tawny Pipit produced?
- Tawny Pipit was produced in United Kingdom.