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Spitfire

"Inspiration of a nation"

July 20, 2018 1h 39m 7.1/10 (27 votes)

Originally released in 2018. Spitfire is a documentary/history film. directed by David Fairhead.

Starring Charles Dance, Mary Ellis, and Geoffrey Wellum

Synopsis

A feature documentary about the people and the planes that helped win World War War II. Through people personally connected to the events, the film investigates the story of how the Spitfire, its stable-mate, the Hawker Hurricane and its great adversary, the Messerschmitt 109 came into being during the huge advances in aviation in the interwar period—and then how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies over Europe, Africa and Asia.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 20, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (27 votes)
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Budget $1.1M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,050,000

Production Companies

  • British Film Company
  • Elliptical Wing
  • Haviland Digital
  • Mark Stewart Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spitfire about?

A feature documentary about the people and the planes that helped win World War War II. Through people personally connected to the events, the film investigates the story of how the Spitfire, its s...

Who directed Spitfire?

Spitfire was directed by David Fairhead.

How long is Spitfire?

Spitfire has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Spitfire released?

Spitfire was released on July 20, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Spitfire?

The main cast of Spitfire includes Charles Dance, Mary Ellis, Geoffrey Wellum.