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The Way to the Stars
Anthony Asquith
(1945)
104min
U Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
David Parkinson
This well-judged Second World War drama concerns the stiff-upper-lipped activities of an RAF squadron, and its members' relationships with their loved ones and the flashy flyboys who have recently arrived from America. The first joint project of what became the regular team of director Anthony Asquith, producer Anatole de Grunwald and writer Terence Rattigan perfectly captures the spirit of Britain at a time when loss was perhaps even more agonising, simply because victory was so close at hand. Michael Redgrave and Rosamund John are straight out of the Noël Coward school of British bourgeoisie, but John Mills and Renée Asherson are closer to reality as the couple dallying over a wartime wedding.
Summary
A naive young pilot is assigned to a British bomber base during the Second World War, and is involved in the opening skirmishes of the Battle of Britain. He encounters the first wave of American recruits to the Allies, and falls for a local girl - but when his squadron leader is killed leaving a wife and child behind, he questions whether he can afford to marry. Drama, starring John Mills and Michael Redgrave.
Cast & Crew
Peter Penrose
John Mills
David Archdale
Michael Redgrave
Miss Toddy Todd
Rosamund John
Iris Winterton
Renee Asherson
Mr Palmer
Stanley Holloway
Johnny Hollis
Douglass Montgomery
Rev Charles Moss
Felix Aylmer
Tiny Williams
Basil Radford
Joe Friselli
Bonar Colleano
Squadron Leader Sil Carter
Trevor Howard
Director
Anthony Asquith
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Other Information
Language:
English
Black and white
Available on:
video and DVD
Drama
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