Drama ·History ·War · United Kingdom · 2010 · 1h 15m

First Light

First Light poster
Director
Matthew Whiteman
Cast
Sam Heughan as Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum Paul Linto as Davy Gary Lewis as Mac Ben Aldridge as Brian Kingcombe Alex Robertson as Tommy Lund Tuppence Middleton as Grace
Crew
Mark Wolf — Director of Photography Matthew Whiteman — Screenplay Caleb Ranson — Screenplay Geoffrey Wellum — Novel Matthew Whiteman — Producer Peter Findley — Production Design
Synopsis

In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.

Trailer First Light — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
raf (royal air force)world war iifighter pilotspitfire
Key Collaborators
Matthew Whiteman Director Mark Wolf Director of Photography Matthew Whiteman Screenplay Caleb Ranson Screenplay Geoffrey Wellum Novel Matthew Whiteman Producer Peter Findley Production Design Joe Hobbs Costume Design
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