First Light (2010)
First Light is a 2010 drama movie directed by Matthew Whiteman, with a running time of 1h 15m. It stars Sam Heughan, Paul Linto and Gary Lewis.
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.
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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 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.
When was First Light released?
First Light was released on 14 September 2010.
How long is First Light?
First Light runs 1h 15m.
Who made First Light?
First Light was directed by 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
- Jordan Bernarde as Trevor Wade
- Alex Waldmann as Drummond
- Geoffrey Wellum as Himself - Older 'Boy'
- Richard Walsh as Mr. Wellum
- Paul Kynman as Bevington