Introduction

The story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War Two.

Also known as Spitfire Paddy (Canada).

Outline

In the skies over Southern England, Europe’s destiny hangs in the balance. Irishman Brendan Finucane fulfils his dream of joining the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, quickly proving his prowess as a natural fighter pilot. Assigned to lead 452 Australian Squadron, he becomes a legendary figure in the war effort.

Cast

• Carl Wharton … Group Captain Mallory
• Chris Wilson … RAF officer
• Jamie B. Chambers … Butch Aikman
• Sophia Eleni … Nurse Grace Clark
• Bethany Billy … Jean Woolford
• Jensen Clarke … Young Ray
• Jake Hayes … Young Brendan
• Shane O’Regan … Brendan Finucane
• Ryan O’Grady … Ray Finucane
• Max Robson … Dawson
• Eoin Lynch … Andy Finucane
• Chris Kaye … Bluey Truscott
• Elliot Cable … Dickie
• Reggie McHale … Kaminski
• Sara Dee … Mrs. Woolford

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Dominic Higgins
  • Ian Higgins
• Producer(s):
  • Trevor Beattie … executive producer
  • Eoghan Burke … executive producer
  • Nigel Martin Davey … producer
  • John A Dawson … producer
  • Tony Ellis … executive producer
  • Brendan Finucane … associate producer
  • Andy Lyon … executive producer
  • Michael Walker … executive producer
  • Sally Humphreys Wood … associate producer
• Writer(s):
  • Dominic Higgins
  • Ian Higgins
• Music:
• Cinematography:
  • Dominic Higgins
  • Ian Higgins
• Editor(s):
  • Dominic Higgins
  • Ian Higgins
• Production:
  • Pixel Revolutions
  • Red Storm Film Company
  • Trevor Beattie Films
• Distributor(s):
  • 101 Films (United Kingdom, 2024)(Digital HD, Buy/Rent, VOD, DVD, video)
  • 101 Films International (World-wide, 2023)(theatrical)
  • 101 Films International (World-wide, 2024)
  • Smile Entertainment (Denmark, 2024)
  • Smile Entertainment (Finland, 2024)
  • Smile Entertainment (Iceland, 2024)
  • Smile Entertainment (Norway, 2024)
  • Smile Entertainment (Sweden, 2024)
• Release Date: 04 March 2024 (limited, UK).
• Running Time: 118 minutes.
• Rating: 12.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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