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Feature film — 1942

The Foreman Went to France (1942)

6.61h 27mWar — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 11 votes.

Ealing Studios

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Director: Charles Frend

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Cast & crew

Clifford Evans as Fred Carrick

Clifford Evans

Fred Carrick

Constance Cummings as Anne Stafford

Constance Cummings

Anne Stafford

Tommy Trinder as Tommy Hoskins

Tommy Trinder

Tommy Hoskins

Gordon Jackson as Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers

Gordon Jackson

Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers

Robert Morley as Mayor Coutare of Bivary

Robert Morley

Mayor Coutare of Bivary

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Owen Reynolds

Collins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager

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Bill Blewitt

Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof

Charles Victor as Aircraft Spotter

Charles Victor

Aircraft Spotter

John Williams as 'English' Army Captain

John Williams

'English' Army Captain

Anthony Ainley as Boy

Anthony Ainley

Boy

Ronald Adam as Sir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director

Ronald Adam

Sir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director

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Anita Palacine

La Tour Barmaid

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