The Shamrock Spitfire
“The story of "Spitfire Paddy".”
Synopsis
The story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War Two.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-14
Top Cast
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Carl Wharton
Group Captain Mallory
Jamie B. Chambers
Butch Aikman
Ryan O'Grady
Ray Finucane
Chris Wilson
RAF Officer
Chris Kaye
Bluey Truscott
Shane O'Regan
Brendan Finucane
Reggie McHale
Kaminsky
Rafe Bird
Chissa
Elliot Cable
Dickie
Max Robson
Dawson
Emily Outred
Florence Finucane
Eoin Lynch
Andy Finucane
Caitlin Cameron
Trixie
Roger Harding
Mr Atkins
Fraser Sutherland
Release History & Theatrical Window
British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 8, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins
- Original Title
- The Shamrock Spitfire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- 101 Films, Pixel Revolution Films, Red Storm Film Company, Trevor Beattie Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins
Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins
Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins
Trevor Beattie, Eoghan Burke, Nigel Martin Davey, John A Dawson, Andy Lyon
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Higgins
Director
Dominic Higgins
Writer
Ian Higgins
Director
Ian Higgins
Writer
Nigel Martin Davey
Producer
John A Dawson
Producer
Dominic Higgins
Editor
Ian Higgins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shamrock Spitfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shamrock Spitfire about?
The story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War Two.
Who directed The Shamrock Spitfire?
The Shamrock Spitfire was directed by Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins.
Who stars in The Shamrock Spitfire?
The principal cast of The Shamrock Spitfire includes Carl Wharton, Jamie B. Chambers, Ryan O'Grady, Chris Wilson, Chris Kaye.
When was The Shamrock Spitfire released and how long is it?
The Shamrock Spitfire was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shamrock Spitfire?
The Shamrock Spitfire holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).