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The Foreman Went to France

1942 · 1h 27m · Drama, War · United Kingdom · Rated U (GB)

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.

Directed by
Charles Frend
Written by
Angus MacPhail, John Dighton, Leslie Arliss
Story by
J. B. Priestley
Starring
Clifford Evans, Constance Cummings, Tommy Trinder, Gordon Jackson
6.1Smart score

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air raidbritish armyfrench resistancesoldiersworld war ii
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