One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

"1942's first blast of screen dynamite"

Feb 18 1943 Not Rated 1h 42m
Action, Adventure, Drama

On its way back from a raid on the city of Stuttgart, Germany, a British bomber is shot down over Nazi-held Holland. Parachuting into Dutch farmlands under cover of darkness, the six-member crew connects with members of the local resistance, who shelter the Brits from their Nazi inquisitors as they make their way towards freedom.

Plot

During the Allied Bombing offensive of World War II the public was often informed that "A raid took place last night over (city name). One (or often more) of our aircraft Is missing." Behind these sombre words hid tales of death, destruction, and derring-do. This is the story of one such bomber crew who were shot down, and the brave Dutch patriots who helped them home.

Written by

Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

Directed by

Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Cast

Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

The Archers, British National Films

Languages

Français, Nederlands, Deutsch, Latin, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Average Rating
7 out of 10
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