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The Aerodrome (1983)

1983-12-13 · 1h 31m · EN
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In the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a heavily guarded, mysterious airport. BBC adaptation of Rex Warner's 1941 novel of the same name. A stereotypical village in a somewhat alternative England is taken over wholesale by 'The Air Force.' Living in the village is young Roy, who has just learned he is not who he thought he was. Attempting to forge a new sense of identity, he joins the dashing Air Force, seduced by its dynamism and direct and brutal ways.

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Robin ChapmanWriterGiles FosterDirector

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Peter FirthPeter FirthRoyDominic JephcottDominic JephcottFlt. Lieut. MarkRichard BriersRichard BriersThe RectorRichard JohnsonRichard JohnsonAir CommanderJill BennettJill BennettEustasiaNatalie OgleNatalie OgleBessNatalie OgleNatalie OgleBessMary MacLeodMary MacLeodMaryMary PeachMary PeachFlorenceDerek MartinDerek MartinProvo Sgt. PetersSheila ReidSheila ReidBess's MotherVass AndersonVass AndersonR.W.

Keywords

Dystopia

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Genre affinityDrama · Science Fiction · Tv MovieTheme affinityDystopiaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference337641Actor preference92463 · 284806 · 36036Country preferenceGb

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What is The Aerodrome about?

In the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a heavily guarded, mysterious airport. BBC adaptation of Rex Warner's 1941 novel of the same name. A stereotypical village in a somewhat alternative England is taken over wholesale by 'The Air Force.' Living in the village is young Roy, who has just learned he is not who he thought he was. Attempting to forge a new sense of identity, he joins the dashing Air Force, seduced by its dynamism and direct and brutal ways.

How long is The Aerodrome?

The Aerodrome has a runtime of 91 minutes.