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5.2 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19581h 40m

Battle of the V-1

“The TRUE story behind the attempt to destroy London!”

Synopsis

1943: A schoolmaster called Stefan Novak and his watchmaker friend Tadek are working for the Polish resistance lead by Stanislav Muski and allow themselves to be captured by the Nazis and taken to a labour camp on the Baltic coast so that they can spy on the operations there. Stefan and Tadek discover that the camp houses a huge production unit where the V1 rocket is being built, which Hitler intends to use to destroy London. The pair succeed in informing the resistance of what is happening who in turn tip off the allies who launch a full scale raid on the plant and destroy it therefore setting back the Nazis' plan by months. However, the fight is far from over as Hitler's generals proceed with plans to build yet another plant and Stefan and Tadek are faced with a dangerous challenge, they must capture a complete V1 rocket and help in smuggling it back to Britain so that the allies can prepare themselves for Hitler's proposed invasion...

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vernon Sewell
Screenplay & Story
Jack Hanley, Eryk Wlodek
Original Score
Robert Sharples
Original Title
Battle of the V-1
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vernon Sewell

Screenplay & Story

Jack Hanley, Eryk Wlodek, Bernard Newman

Original Score & Music

Robert Sharples

Director of Photography

Basil Emmott

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Bernard Newman

Department Leadership Roster

Vernon Sewell

Vernon Sewell

Director

Jack Hanley

Screenplay

Eryk Wlodek

Screenplay

Robert Sharples

Original Music Composer

Basil Emmott

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Battle of the V-1.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle of the V-1

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Battle of the V-1 about?

1943: A schoolmaster called Stefan Novak and his watchmaker friend Tadek are working for the Polish resistance lead by Stanislav Muski and allow themselves to be captured by the Nazis and taken to a labour camp on the Baltic coast so that they can spy on the operations there. Stefan and Tadek discover that the camp houses a huge production unit where the V1 rocket is being built, which Hitler intends to use to destroy London. The pair succeed in informing the resistance of what is happening who in turn tip off the allies who launch a full scale raid on the plant and destroy it therefore setting back the Nazis' plan by months. However, the fight is far from over as Hitler's generals proceed with plans to build yet another plant and Stefan and Tadek are faced with a dangerous challenge, they must capture a complete V1 rocket and help in smuggling it back to Britain so that the allies can prepare themselves for Hitler's proposed invasion...

Who directed Battle of the V-1?

Battle of the V-1 was directed by Vernon Sewell.

Who stars in Battle of the V-1?

The principal cast of Battle of the V-1 includes Michael Rennie, Patricia Medina, Milly Vitale, David Knight, Esmond Knight.

When was Battle of the V-1 released and how long is it?

Battle of the V-1 was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Battle of the V-1?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle of the V-1 was composed by Robert Sharples.

Is Battle of the V-1 based on a book or true story?

Battle of the V-1 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard Newman".