Biggles
“Fast food executive Jim Ferguson stepped out of his 47th floor office to go to the bathroom... and ended up in the middle of World War I. History will be grateful forever.”
Synopsis
Unassuming catering salesmen Jim Ferguson falls through a time hole to 1917 where he saves the life of dashing Royal Flying Corps pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth after his photo recon mission is shot down. Before he can work out what has happened, Jim is zapped back to the 1980s......
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Biggles 1986 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-23
Top Cast
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Neil Dickson
James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth
Alex Hyde-White
Jim Ferguson
Fiona Hutchison
Debbie
Peter Cushing
Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond
Marcus Gilbert
Eric Von Stalhein
William Hootkins
Chuck
Alan Polonsky
Bill
Francesca Gonshaw
Marie
Michael Siberry
Algy
James Saxon
Bertie
Daniel Flynn
Ginger
James Cosmo
German Soldier
Forbes Collins
German Soldier
David Cann
Sapper Officer
Jennifer Guy
Hotel Girl
Samantha Bradshaw
Hotel Girl
Christopher Robbie
Hotel Clerk
Fanny Carby
Cleaning Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$112K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Kent Walwin, John Groves
- Original Score
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Original Title
- Biggles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $112K
- Production Studios
- Compact Yellowbill, Tambarle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
Kent Walwin, John Groves, W.E. Johns
Stanisław Syrewicz
Ernest Vincze
Richard Trevor
Department Leadership Roster
John Hough
Director
Kent Walwin
Screenplay
John Groves
Screenplay
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Richard Trevor
Editor
Stanisław Syrewicz
Original Music Composer
James Acheson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Biggles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Biggles about?
Unassuming catering salesmen Jim Ferguson falls through a time hole to 1917 where he saves the life of dashing Royal Flying Corps pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth after his photo recon mission is shot down. Before he can work out what has happened, Jim is zapped back to the 1980s......
Who directed Biggles?
Biggles was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Biggles?
The principal cast of Biggles includes Neil Dickson, Alex Hyde-White, Fiona Hutchison, Peter Cushing, Marcus Gilbert.
When was Biggles released and how long is it?
Biggles was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Biggles make at the box office?
Biggles grossed $112K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Biggles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Biggles was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz.
Is Biggles based on a book or true story?
Biggles is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "W.E. Johns".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Biggles?
Biggles holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).