First Light (2010)
Overview
In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.426 |
Directed By
Matthew Whiteman
Crew
Matthew Whiteman
Matthew Whiteman
Geoffrey Wellum
Mark Wolf
Peter Fentem
Matthew Whiteman
Joe Hobbs
Nadira Seecoomar
Gabriel Currington
Caleb Ranson
Al Mackay
Peter Findley
Antony Bluff
Lesley Noble
George Foulgham
Natalie Sloan
TOP CAST
Sam Heughan
Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum
Paul Linto
Davy
Gary Lewis
Mac
Ben Aldridge
Brian Kingcombe
Alex Robertson
Tommy Lund
Tuppence Middleton
Grace
Jordan Bernarde
Trevor Wade
Alex Waldmann
Drummond
Geoffrey Wellum
Himself - Older 'Boy'
Richard Walsh
Mr. Wellum
Paul Kynman
Bevington
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