The Flemish Farm (1943)

Wartime commando story based on fact. Allied airman risks return (on the ground) to occupied France for the honour of his regiment.

Director:

Jeffrey Dell

Writers:

Jill Craigie, Jeffrey Dell

Stars:

Clive Brook, Clifford Evans, Jane Baxter

Cast

Credited cast:
Clive Brook	...	Maj. Lessart
Clifford Evans	...	Jean Duclos
Jane Baxter	...	Tresha
Philip Friend	...	Fernard Matagne
Brefni O'Rorke	...	Minister
Wylie Watson	...	Farmer
Ronald Squire	...	Hardwicke
Mary Jerrold	...	Mme. Duclos
Charles Compton	...	Ledoux
Richard George	...	Scheldheimer
Lily Kann	...	Farm wife (as Lily Khan)
Irene Handl	...	Frau
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Adolf Hitler	...	Himself (archive footage)

Storyline

Wartime commando story based on fact. Allied airman risks return (on the ground) to occupied France for the honour of his regiment.

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Plot Keywords:

world war two

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Genres:

War | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 September 1943 (UK)

Also Known As:

A Bandeira da Esquadrilha

Company Credits

Production Co:

Two Cities Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film's opening prologue states: "The following story is based on an actual incident, but for security reasons real names have not been used. The co-operation of the Belgian Government and of the Air Ministry is gratefully acknowledged."

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Goofs

Clifford Evans apparently hitches a lift in a pantechnicon by getting into the vehicle whilst it is moving. But the side that he gets in on would be the drivers seat,as it is set in Belgium.

User Reviews

Poignantly conveys the pain of war.

Made during the second world war when people were really suffering the pain (not just remembering it), this low budget simple tale of high ideals and patriotism is more powerful than many a later battlefield re-enactment. A tense commando operation is blended with touching personal scenes such as a mother and son meeting in occupied territory but too afraid to recognize each other. All combine to bring home the horrors and heroism of the wartime experience in a way that truly tugs the heart strings. Listen for the musical score by famous English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.