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Q Planes

1939-02-21 · 82 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Mystery

In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights; unaware, as they are, that a spy ring has been shooting the planes down with a ray machine hidden aboard a salvage vessel which is on hand to haul the downed aircraft aboard, crews and all.

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Directors
Tim Whelan, Arthur B. Woods
Production companies
Irving Asher Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonMaj. Charles Hammond
Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierTony McVane
Valerie HobsonValerie HobsonKay Lawrence
George MerrittGeorge MerrittMr. Barrett
George CurzonGeorge CurzonJenkins
Roy EmertonRoy EmertonViking First Mate
Frank FoxKarl
Gus McNaughtonGus McNaughtonBlenkinsop, Hammond's Butler
George ButlerGeorge ButlerAir Marshal Gosport
Gordon McLeodGordon McLeodThe Baron
Hay PetrieHay PetrieStage Door Keeper
Sandra StormeSandra StormeDaphne
David TreeDavid TreeR. Mackenzie
John LongdenJohn LongdenJohn Peters, a Pilot
Ronald AdamRonald AdamPollack - Aviation Engineer
Patrick AhernePatrick AherneOfficer
Mark DalyJohn - Factory Watchman
David FarrarDavid FarrarViking Bo'sun
Ian FlemingIan FlemingAir Ministry Officer
Franklin KelseyInspector

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