Q Planes
“DRAMA OF THE WAR ON SPIES!”
Synopsis
In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights; unaware, as they are, that a spy ring has been shooting the planes down with a ray machine hidden aboard a salvage vessel which is on hand to haul the downed aircraft aboard, crews and all.
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"Q Planes": Out on DVD 10/02/2014Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-13
Top Cast
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Ralph Richardson
Maj. Charles Hammond
Laurence Olivier
Tony McVane
Valerie Hobson
Kay Lawrence
George Merritt
Mr. Barrett
George Curzon
Jenkins
Roy Emerton
Viking First Mate
Frank Fox
Karl
Gus McNaughton
Blenkinsop, Hammond's Butler
George Butler
Air Marshal Gosport
Gordon McLeod
The Baron
Hay Petrie
Stage Door Keeper
Sandra Storme
Daphne
David Tree
R. Mackenzie
John Longden
John Peters, a Pilot
Ronald Adam
Pollack - Aviation Engineer
Patrick Aherne
Officer
Mark Daly
John - Factory Watchman
David Farrar
Viking Bo'sun
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Whelan, Arthur B. Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Williams, Jack Whittingham, Arthur Wimperis, Ian Dalrymple
- Original Title
- Q Planes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Irving Asher Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan, Arthur B. Woods
Brock Williams, Jack Whittingham, Arthur Wimperis, Ian Dalrymple
Harry Stradling Sr.
Hugh Stewart
Irving Asher, Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Whelan
Director
Arthur B. Woods
Director
Ian Dalrymple
Writer
Irving Asher
Producer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Hugh Stewart
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Q Planes
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What is Q Planes about?
In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights; unaware, as they are, that a spy ring has been shooting the planes down with a ray machine hidden aboard a salvage vessel which is on hand to haul the downed aircraft aboard, crews and all.
Who directed Q Planes?
Q Planes was directed by Tim Whelan, Arthur B. Woods.
Who stars in Q Planes?
The principal cast of Q Planes includes Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, Valerie Hobson, George Merritt, George Curzon.
When was Q Planes released and how long is it?
Q Planes was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Q Planes?
Q Planes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).