The W Plan (1930)
A tense WWI spy thriller in which Colonel Duncan Grant (British star Brian Aherne, in his first talking role), parachutes into Germany to gather intelligence on the enemy’s secret ‘W Plan’ and to assist Allied POWs in digging escape tunnels.
Director: Victor Saville
Genre: War, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 25, 1930
Cast
- Brian Aherne - Col. Duncan Grant
- George Merritt - Ulrich Muller
- C.M. Hallard - Commander-in-Chief
- Frederick Lloyd - Col. Jervois
- B. Gregory - Flight Commander Mayne
- Mary Jerrold - Frau Muller
- Madeleine Carroll - Rosa Hartmann
- Clifford Heatherley - Proprietor
- Austin Trevor - Captain of Military Police
- Norah Howard - Lady of the Town
Screenplay
Music: John Reynders
Cinematography: René Guissart, Freddie Young
Editing: Maclean Rogers
Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Victor Saville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The W Plan about?
- A tense WWI spy thriller in which Colonel Duncan Grant (British star Brian Aherne, in his first talking role), parachutes into Germany to gather intelligence on the enemy’s secret ‘W Plan’ and to assist Allied POWs in digging escape tunnels.
- Who directed The W Plan?
- The W Plan was directed by Victor Saville.
- Who stars in The W Plan?
- The W Plan stars Brian Aherne, George Merritt, C.M. Hallard, Frederick Lloyd, B. Gregory, Mary Jerrold.
- How long is The W Plan?
- The W Plan has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The W Plan?
- The W Plan is a War, Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The W Plan produced?
- The W Plan was produced in United Kingdom.