Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown
“There are war stories, and then there are War Stories. Captain Winkle Brown was a Zelig of the Second World War and beyond.”
Synopsis
Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown recounts his flying experiences, encounters with the Nazis and other adventures leading up to and during the Second World War. Illustrated with archive footage and Captain Brown's own photos.
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Eric Brown Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Winchcombe
- Original Title
- Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC London
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Winchcombe
Simon Winchcombe
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Winchcombe
Producer
Simon Winchcombe
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown about?
Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown recounts his flying experiences, encounters with the Nazis and other adventures leading up to and during the Second World War. Illustrated with archive footage and Captain Brown's own photos.
Who directed Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown?
Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown was directed by Simon Winchcombe.
Who stars in Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown?
The principal cast of Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown includes James Holland, Eric 'Winkle' Brown.
When was Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown released and how long is it?
Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown?
Britain's Greatest Pilot: The Extraordinary Story of Captain Winkle Brown holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).