The Foreman Went to France
1942 · 1h 27m · Approved
Drama, War
Directed by
Charles Frend
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The Foreman Went to France
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.
Director and cast
- Charles Frend Director
- Clifford Evans as Fred Carrick
- Constance Cummings as Anne Stafford
- Tommy Trinder as Tommy Hoskins
- Gordon Jackson as Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
- Robert Morley as Mayor Coutare of Bivary
- Owen Reynolds as Collins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
- Bill Blewitt as Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof
- Charles Victor as Aircraft Spotter
- John Williams as 'English' Army Captain
- Anthony Ainley as Boy
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