Angels One Five (1952)

'Septic' Baird has just joined a front line RAF squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain. This is the story of "The Few" and how they managed to fight off the might of the Luftwaffe ... See full summary »

Director:

George More O'Ferrall

Writers:

Pelham Groom (story), Derek N. Twist (screenplay)

Stars:

Jack Hawkins, Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray

Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Hawkins	...	Group Captain 'Tiger' Small
Michael Denison	...	Squadron Leader Peter Moon
Dulcie Gray	...	Nadine Clinton
John Gregson	...	Pilot Officer 'Septic' Baird
Cyril Raymond	...	Squadron Leader Barry Clinton
Veronica Hurst	...	Betty Carfax
Harold Goodwin	...	A.C. 2 Wailes
Norman Pierce	...	'Bonzo'
Geoffrey Keen	...	Company Sergeant Major
Harry Locke	...	Look Out
Philip Stainton	...	Police Constable
Vida Hope	...	W.A.A.F.
Amy Veness	...	Aunt Tabitha
Ronald Adam	...	Group Controller
Humphrey Lestocq	...	Flight Lieutenant 'Batchy' Salter

Storyline

'Septic' Baird has just joined a front line RAF squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain. This is the story of "The Few" and how they managed to fight off the might of the Luftwaffe despite overwhelming German air power.

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Plot Keywords:

battle of britain | raf | airfield | air force | aviation | 

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 1954 (USA)

Also Known As:

Deres største time

Filming Locations:

Associated British Picture Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Templar Film Studios, Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Joan Hickson was booked for a featured role but dropped out.

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Goofs

There are several shots where it is obvious there is no glass in the front part of the cockpits of the Hurricanes. When Baird slides his canopy shut, his fingers protrude to the outside.

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Quotes

Group Captain 'Tiger' Small: Cribs won't help us! Suppose I'm in an aircraft that goes into a spin? Christmas daisies, where's my crib? And before I can find the right page, there's St. Peter, tap-tapping on my fuselage demanding my soul of me! Think that one over!

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Connections

Featured in Fifties British War Films: Days of Glory (2013)

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Soundtracks

"So Deep Is The Night"
(uncredited)
Music by Frédéric Chopin

User Reviews

Sadly no memorable quotes section.

Just watched this film again, really good fun. I've recently bought a WW2 computer Flight Simulator called IL-2 and afterwards I just had to go flying and shoot down some bally Huns, Tally Ho!

Shame there are no memorable quotes listed as this film has lots. My favourite is just after the Ops bunker takes a direct hit, the roof has fallen in and there is concrete dust everywhere. People slowly start dusting themselves off, one of the WAAF's (Foster) timidly comes up to SqLdr Clinton and offers him a cup of tea.

Foster: Tea sir ? It's a bit gritty, sir...

SqLdr Clinton: (looks at the tea in amazement for 5 seconds) Foster, that's an inspiration ! Remind me to have you promoted.

Classic.