First Light
Originally released in 2010. First Light is a drama/history film. directed by Matthew Whiteman. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sam Heughan, Paul Linto, and Gary Lewis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Manray Media
- Lion Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Light about?
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 f...
Who directed First Light?
First Light was directed by Matthew Whiteman.
How long is First Light?
First Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was First Light released?
First Light was released on September 14, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Light?
The main cast of First Light includes Sam Heughan, Paul Linto, Gary Lewis, Ben Aldridge, Alex Robertson.