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The Foreman Went to France

6.619421h 27mUMovieWarDrama

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.

DirectorCharles Frend
WritersJ. B. Priestley·John Dighton
ProducerMichael Balcon

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Cast · Directed by Charles Frend

CEClifford Evans
Clifford Evans
Fred Carrick
CCConstance Cummings
Constance Cummings
Anne Stafford
TTTommy Trinder
Tommy Trinder
Tommy Hoskins
GJGordon Jackson
Gordon Jackson
Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
RMRobert Morley
Robert Morley
Mayor Coutare of Bivary
OR
Owen Reynolds
Collins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
BB
Bill Blewitt
Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof
CVCharles Victor
Charles Victor
Aircraft Spotter
JWJohn Williams
John Williams
'English' Army Captain
AAAnthony Ainley
Anthony Ainley
Boy
RARonald Adam
Ronald Adam
Sir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director
AP
Anita Palacine
La Tour Barmaid

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