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Battle Over Britain

Battle Over Britain

For king. For country. For brotherhood.

20237.11h 20m

Overview

A young pilot, fresh out of training, is called to join a Flight while they wait for the call to scramble. Throughout a single day, he witnesses the skies of southern England filled with deadly dog fights, and after every exhausting battle the men return to their dispersal hut, only to find another of their number missing. Unwilling to surrender, the pilot and his comrades unite to take to the skies once more, determined to defend not only the airfield, but their entire country.

Directed by Callum Burn
Written by Callum Burn, Andrew Burn
Produced by Andrew Burn, Callum Burn
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Top Cast

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Arnold Voysey

Andrew Sharp

Vin Hawke

Vin Hawke

Nathan Walker

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Hannah Harris

Nancy White

Chris Clynes

Chris Clynes

Laurence Stanhope

Tom Gordon

Tom Gordon

Michael Cochrane

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Micky David

Richard Cooper

Themes & Keywords

world war ii1940s1930sbattle of britainluftwafferoyal air forcehistorical war

About Battle Over Britain

Battle Over Britain is a war film released in 2023 exploring themes of world war ii, 1940s, 1930s, battle of britain, luftwaffe, royal air force. Directed by Callum Burn, it stars Arnold Voysey, Vin Hawke, Hannah Harris. A young pilot, fresh out of training, is called to join a Flight while they wait for the call to scramble. Throughout a single day, he witnesses the skies of southern England filled with deadly dog fights, and after every exhausting battle the men return to their dispersal hut, only to find another of their number missing. Unwilling to surrender, the pilot and his comrades unite to take to the skies once more, determined to defend not only the airfield, but their entire country.

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