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Spies of the Air
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Spies of the Air

1939-03-30 · 78 min · ★ 6.7

Adventure

Set just before the outbreak of WWII, this is the story of a test pilot who works for the (unnamed) enemy. Made in 1939, by the time it was released in 1940, war had been declared.

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Directors
David MacDonald
Production companies
British National Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barry K. BarnesBarry K. BarnesPeter Thurloe
Joan MarionJoan MarionDorothy Houghton
Roger LiveseyRoger LiveseyCharles Houghton
Basil RadfordBasil RadfordBill Madison
Everley GreggEverley GreggEmily Madison
Felix AylmerFelix AylmerCol. Cairns
Wallace DouglasAgent Hooper
Henry OscarHenry OscarPorter
John TurnbullJohn TurnbullSir Andrew Hamilton
Edward AshleyEdward AshleyStuart
Santos CasaniForeigner
Hal WaltersKingswell
David DaviesDavid DaviesDetective (uncredited)

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