Spitfire
“Inspiration of a nation”
Synopsis
A feature documentary about the people and the planes that helped win World War War II. Through people personally connected to the events, the film investigates the story of how the Spitfire, its stable-mate, the Hawker Hurricane and its great adversary, the Messerschmitt 109 came into being during the huge advances in aviation in the interwar period—and then how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies over Europe, Africa and Asia.
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SPITFIRE - UK TRAILER [HD] - IN CINEMAS & DIGITAL NOWOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ant Palmer, David Fairhead
- Original Score
- Chris Roe
- Original Title
- Spitfire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- British Film Company, Elliptical Wing, Haviland Digital, Mark Stewart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ant Palmer, David Fairhead
Chris Roe
David Fairhead
John Dibbs, David Fairhead, Patrick Mills, Ant Palmer, Steve Milne
Department Leadership Roster
Ant Palmer
Director
John Dibbs
Producer
David Fairhead
Producer
Ant Palmer
Producer
Steve Milne
Producer
Gareth Dodds
Producer
David Fairhead
Director
David Fairhead
Editor
Chris Roe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spitfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spitfire about?
A feature documentary about the people and the planes that helped win World War War II. Through people personally connected to the events, the film investigates the story of how the Spitfire, its stable-mate, the Hawker Hurricane and its great adversary, the Messerschmitt 109 came into being during the huge advances in aviation in the interwar period—and then how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies over Europe, Africa and Asia.
Who directed Spitfire?
Spitfire was directed by Ant Palmer, David Fairhead.
Who stars in Spitfire?
The principal cast of Spitfire includes Charles Dance, Mary Ellis, Geoffrey Wellum.
When was Spitfire released and how long is it?
Spitfire was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Spitfire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spitfire was composed by Chris Roe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spitfire?
Spitfire holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).