Night Flight
Synopsis
Night Flight was a powerful drama set in 1943 and the present telling the story of two World War II veterans. Harry Peters piloted a Lancaster bomber at just 20. His now middle-class world is thrown into disarray when former comrade Vic Green lands. A tale of secrets, scandal and corruption based on ghosts as yet not laid to rest.
Top Cast
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Christopher Plummer
'Flash' Harry Peters
Edward Woodward
Vic Green
Kenneth Cranham
Ted Atwell
Barbara Flynn
Moira
James Garbutt
Geordie
Peter Halliday
Jenkins
Gabrielle Hamilton
Woman at pub
Evie Garratt
2nd Woman at pub
Paul Moriarty
Gary
Doyne Bird
Club Barman
Charles Simon
Geoff Peters
Jo Joyner
Brigitte
Ian Thompson
Malcolm
Fred Pearson
Museum Curator
Jonty Stephens
Barman
Alec Newman
Young 'Flash' Harry Peters
Chris Lennard
Young Vic Green
Andrew-Lee Potts
Tommy Atwell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Renton
- Screenplay & Story
- William Ivory
- Original Score
- John E. Keane
- Original Title
- Night Flight
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Renton
William Ivory
John E. Keane
David Higgs
Ardan Fisher, Paul Garrick
Hilary Salmon, Pippa Harris, Jane Tranter
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Renton
Director
William Ivory
Writer
John E. Keane
Original Music Composer
Rob Hinds
Production Design
Ardan Fisher
Editor
Mike O'Neill
Costume Design
Hilary Salmon
Producer
David Higgs
Director of Photography
Paul Garrick
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Flight
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What is Night Flight about?
Night Flight was a powerful drama set in 1943 and the present telling the story of two World War II veterans. Harry Peters piloted a Lancaster bomber at just 20. His now middle-class world is thrown into disarray when former comrade Vic Green lands. A tale of secrets, scandal and corruption based on ghosts as yet not laid to rest.
Who directed Night Flight?
Night Flight was directed by Nicholas Renton.
Who stars in Night Flight?
The principal cast of Night Flight includes Christopher Plummer, Edward Woodward, Kenneth Cranham, Barbara Flynn, James Garbutt.
When was Night Flight released and how long is it?
Night Flight was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Flight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Flight was composed by John E. Keane.