The Foreman Went to France(1942)
The Foreman Went to France Synopsis
Based on the true story of Melbourne Johns, an aircraft factory foreman sent to France to prevent the Nazis getting hold of some vital equipment.
The Foreman Went to France (1942) is a war and drama film directed by Charles Frend, released on June 22, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Clifford Evans, Constance Cummings, Tommy Trinder and Gordon Jackson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Frend
- Writers:
- J. B. Priestley, Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Wilkie Cooper
- Composer:
- William Walton
- Production:
- Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Foreman Went to France Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clifford Evans
as Fred Carrick
Constance Cummings
as Anne Stafford
Tommy Trinder
as Tommy Hoskins
Gordon Jackson
as Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers
Robert Morley
as Mayor Coutare of Bivary
- Owen Reynolds
Owen Reynolds
as Collins, Burns & Fawcett Works Manager
- Bill Blewitt
Bill Blewitt
as Aircraft Spotter on Works Roof
Charles Victor
as Aircraft Spotter
John Williams
as 'English' Army Captain
Anthony Ainley
as Boy
Ronald Adam
as Sir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director
- Anita Palacine
Anita Palacine
as La Tour Barmaid
Key crew
Directed by Charles Frend, written by J. B. Priestley, Angus MacPhail and John Dighton, produced by Michael Balcon.
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The Foreman Went to France Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Foreman Went to France – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Foreman Went to France online?
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Who stars in The Foreman Went to France?
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The main cast of The Foreman Went to France (1942) includes Clifford Evans, Constance Cummings, Tommy Trinder, Gordon Jackson and Robert Morley. The film was directed by Charles Frend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Foreman Went to France released?
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The Foreman Went to France was released on June 22, 1942 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Foreman Went to France worth watching?
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The Foreman Went to France (1942) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.