The Foreman Went to France
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Clifford Evans
Fred Carrick
Constance Cummings
Anne Stafford
Tommy Trinder
Tommy Hoskins
Gordon Jackson
Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
Robert Morley
Mayor Coutare of Bivary
Owen Reynolds
Collins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
Bill Blewitt
Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof
Charles Victor
Aircraft Spotter
John Williams
'English' Army Captain
Anthony Ainley
Boy
Ronald Adam
Sir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director
Anita Palacine
La Tour Barmaid
Ernest Milton
Stationmaster in La Tour
Paul Bonifas
Prefect of Rouville
Francis L. Sullivan
French Skipper
Thora Hird
Barmaid
Mervyn Johns
Official, Passport Office
Eric Maturin
Older Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dighton, Angus MacPhail, Leslie Arliss
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- The Foreman Went to France
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
John Dighton, Angus MacPhail, Leslie Arliss, J. B. Priestley
William Walton
Wilkie Cooper
Robert Hamer
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Frend
Director
John Dighton
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Robert Hamer
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Leslie Arliss
Screenplay
William Walton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Foreman Went to France
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Foreman Went to France about?
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.
Who directed The Foreman Went to France?
The Foreman Went to France was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in The Foreman Went to France?
The principal cast of The Foreman Went to France includes Clifford Evans, Constance Cummings, Tommy Trinder, Gordon Jackson, Robert Morley.
When was The Foreman Went to France released and how long is it?
The Foreman Went to France was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Foreman Went to France?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Foreman Went to France was composed by William Walton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Foreman Went to France?
The Foreman Went to France holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).