Landfall
Synopsis
A British coastal command pilot is charged with neglect when it is thought that he has sunk a British submarine rather than a German U-boat. Unable to live with his actions, he volunteers for a deadly mission. His girlfriend meanwhile tries to prove that he is innocent.
Top Cast
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Michael Denison
Rick
Patricia Plunkett
Mona
Kathleen Harrison
Mona's Mother
Maurice Denham
Wing Commander Hewitt
Sebastian Shaw
Wing Commander Dickens
Denis O'Dea
Captain Burnaby
Laurence Harvey
PO Hooper
David Tomlinson
Binks
Joan Dowling
Miriam
Joss Ackland
O'Neil
Nora Swinburne
Admiral's Wife
Charles Victor
Mona's Father
A.E. Matthews
Air Raid Warden
Margaretta Scott
Mrs Burnaby
Paul Carpenter
PO Morgan
Edith Sharpe
Rick's Mother
Frederick Leister
Admiral
Walter Hudd
Professor Legge
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Gunn, Talbot Jennings, Nevil Shute
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Landfall
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Gilbert Gunn, Talbot Jennings, Nevil Shute
Philip Green
Wilkie Cooper
Peter Graham Scott
Victor Skutezky
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Gilbert Gunn
Writer
Talbot Jennings
Writer
Victor Skutezky
Producer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Peter Graham Scott
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Landfall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Landfall about?
A British coastal command pilot is charged with neglect when it is thought that he has sunk a British submarine rather than a German U-boat. Unable to live with his actions, he volunteers for a deadly mission. His girlfriend meanwhile tries to prove that he is innocent.
Who directed Landfall?
Landfall was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Landfall?
The principal cast of Landfall includes Michael Denison, Patricia Plunkett, Kathleen Harrison, Maurice Denham, Sebastian Shaw.
When was Landfall released and how long is it?
Landfall was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Landfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Landfall was composed by Philip Green.
Is Landfall based on a book or true story?
Landfall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nevil Shute".