One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
“1942's first blast of screen dynamite”
Synopsis
During a raid on Germany, a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland, where they're aided by Dutch civilians.
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One of Our Aircraft is Missing (1942)
Type: Clip • Published 2008-01-15
Top Cast
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Godfrey Tearle
Sir George Corbett, Rear Gunner in B for Bertie
Eric Portman
Tom Earnshaw, Copilot in B for Bertie
Hugh Williams
Frank Shelley, Observer / Navigator in B for Bertie
Bernard Miles
Geoff Hickman, Front Gunner in B for Bertie
Hugh Burden
John Glyn Haggard, Pilot in B for Bertie
Peter Ustinov
The Priest
Googie Withers
Jo de Vries
Pamela Brown
Els Meertens
Joyce Redman
Jet van Dieren
Robert Beatty
Sgt. Hopkins
Robert Helpmann
De Jong
Emrys Jones
Bob Ashley, Radio Operator in B for Bertie
Hay Petrie
The Burgomaster
Selma Vaz Dias
Burgomeister's Wife
Arnold Marlé
Pieter Sluys
Alec Clunes
The Organist
Hector Abbas
Driver
James B. Carson
Louis
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$958K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.77x
+$883K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Original Title
- One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, Latin, French, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $75K
- Worldwide Gross
- $958K
- Production Studios
- British National Films, The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Ronald Neame
David Lean
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Director
David Lean
Editor
Michael Powell
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Michael Powell
Producer
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Ronald Neame
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
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What is One of Our Aircraft Is Missing about?
During a raid on Germany, a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland, where they're aided by Dutch civilians.
Who directed One of Our Aircraft Is Missing?
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing was directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger.
Who stars in One of Our Aircraft Is Missing?
The principal cast of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing includes Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Bernard Miles, Hugh Burden.
When was One of Our Aircraft Is Missing released and how long is it?
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing?
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing had a reported production budget of $75K and grossed $958K at the worldwide box office (12.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for One of Our Aircraft Is Missing?
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).