Fly Away Peter
Synopsis
Director Charles Saunders' low-key domestic comedy, adapted from A.P. Dearsley's play, centers on a middle-aged London couple who react in different ways as their four children grow up, fall in love and make career choices.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Reid
- Original Title
- Fly Away Peter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Highbury Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Saunders
Arthur Reid, A.P. Dearsley
Roy Fogwell
Gerald Landau
Henry Passmore
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Reid
Screenplay
Henry Passmore
Producer
Roy Fogwell
Director of Photography
Gerald Landau
Editor
Charles Saunders
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fly Away Peter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fly Away Peter about?
Director Charles Saunders' low-key domestic comedy, adapted from A.P. Dearsley's play, centers on a middle-aged London couple who react in different ways as their four children grow up, fall in love and make career choices.
Who directed Fly Away Peter?
Fly Away Peter was directed by Charles Saunders.
Who stars in Fly Away Peter?
The principal cast of Fly Away Peter includes Frederick Piper, Kathleen Boutall, Margaret Barton, Elspet Gray, John Singer.
When was Fly Away Peter released and how long is it?
Fly Away Peter was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Fly Away Peter based on a book or true story?
Fly Away Peter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.P. Dearsley".