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High Flight

High Flight (1957)

Drama, War | UK

Director: John Gilling

Talking Pictures TV | Friday, 24 July 2020 | 12:15

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User rating: 6.5/10
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SYNOPSIS

The Commanding Officer of an RAF Training School must deal with a difficult cadet, but the cadet reminds the C.O. of himself when young.

Actors

Writer: Joseph Landon, Ken Hughes, John Gilling, Jack Davies

Producer: Irving Allen, Albert R. Broccoli, Phil C. Samuel

RUNTIME: 89 min

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