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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1942-06-22
Languageen
Runtime1h 27m
Production

Ealing Studios

6.6(11)
•1942•1h 27m

The Foreman Went to France

WarDrama

Overview

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.

Writing & Screenplay
Leslie ArlissAngus MacPhail
Cinematography
Wilkie Cooper

Principal Cast

19 credited
Clifford Evans
Clifford EvansFred Carrick
Constance Cummings
Constance CummingsAnne Stafford
Tommy Trinder
Tommy TrinderTommy Hoskins
Gordon Jackson
Gordon JacksonAlastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
Robert Morley
Robert MorleyMayor Coutare of Bivary
OR
Owen ReynoldsCollins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
BB
Bill BlewittAircraft Spotter on Works Roof
Charles Victor
Charles VictorAircraft Spotter
John Williams
John Williams'English' Army Captain
Anthony Ainley
Anthony AinleyBoy

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