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First Light (2010)

2010-09-14 · 1h 15m · EN
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In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Geoff'/'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.

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Matthew WhitemanDirector

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Sam HeughanSam HeughanGeoffrey 'Boy' WellumPaul KinmanPaul KinmanBevingtonPaul LintoPaul LintoDavyGary LewisGary LewisMacBen AldridgeBen AldridgeBrian KingcombeAlex RobertsonAlex RobertsonTommy LundTuppence MiddletonTuppence MiddletonGraceJordan BernardeJordan BernardeTrevor WadeAlex WaldmannAlex WaldmannDrummondGeoffrey WellumGeoffrey WellumHimself - Older 'Boy'Richard WalshRichard WalshMr. WellumPaul KynmanPaul KynmanBevington

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World war iiRaf (royal air force)Fighter pilotRoyal air forceSpitfireRaf

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Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Raf Royal Air Force · Fighter PilotDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · World War IiDirector preference597714

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What is First Light about?

In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Geoff'/'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.

How long is First Light?

First Light has a runtime of 75 minutes.