Tawny Pipit
Synopsis
Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.
Top Cast
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Bernard Miles
Colonel Barton-Barrington
Rosamund John
Hazel Broome
Niall MacGinnis
Jimmy Bancroft
Jean Gillie
Nancy Forester
Lucie Mannheim
Russian Sniper
Christopher Steele
Reverend Kingsley
Brefni O'Rorke
Uncle Arthur
George Carney
Whimbrel
Wylie Watson
Crasker
Lyonel Watts
Silver
Scott Harrold
Shuttleworth
Arthur Burne
Hambling
John Salew
Pickering
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Pickering
John Rae
McDougall
Ann Wilton
Miss Pennyman
Ernest Butcher
Tommy Fairchild
Grey Blake
Captain Dawson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders
- Original Score
- Noel Mewton-Wood
- Original Title
- Tawny Pipit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders
Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders
Noel Mewton-Wood
Ray Sturgess, Eric Cross
Douglas Myers
William Sistrom, Bernard Miles
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Miles
Writer
Bernard Miles
Director
Charles Saunders
Writer
Charles Saunders
Director
Douglas Myers
Editor
Ray Sturgess
Director of Photography
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
William Sistrom
Producer
Bernard Miles
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tawny Pipit
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What is Tawny Pipit about?
Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.
Who directed Tawny Pipit?
Tawny Pipit was directed by Bernard Miles, Charles Saunders.
Who stars in Tawny Pipit?
The principal cast of Tawny Pipit includes Bernard Miles, Rosamund John, Niall MacGinnis, Jean Gillie, Lucie Mannheim.
When was Tawny Pipit released and how long is it?
Tawny Pipit was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Tawny Pipit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tawny Pipit was composed by Noel Mewton-Wood.