One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

Released Jun 27, 1942

1h 46m

War

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250+ Ratings

On its way back from a raid on the city of Stuttgart, Germany, a British bomber is shot down over Nazi-held Holland. Parachuting into Dutch farmlands under cover of darkness, the six-member crew, led by stalwart pilot John Glyn Haggard (Hugh Burden) and crusty Yorkshireman co-pilot Tom Earnshaw (Eric Portman), connects with members of the local resistance, led by schoolteacher Els (Pamela Brown), who shelter the Brits from their Nazi inquisitors as they make their way towards freedom.

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

What's striking... is its stark modernity, a lean story told with artful touches and unfussy performances, all in a film that was produced at the tail end of "The Darkest Hours" of World War II.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 26, 2021

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...should appeal to fans of The Archers, those interested in WWII and anyone who enjoys a rattling good, stiff-upper lip patriotic story....

Rated: 4/5

Oct 6, 2021

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

Every sequence is visually arresting, made with so much care and attention.

Sep 30, 2021

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MFB Critics

Monthly Film Bulletin

This is an exceedingly good flying-war film. Lovely photography, first-class direction, straightforward production and sincere acting from people who know their job put it at the top of its class so far.

Jan 24, 2018

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Reconciliatory spirit trumps jingoistic trumpet-blowing

Mar 14, 2010

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Impressive wartime propaganda film from the team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

Rated: B+

Aug 22, 2006

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Steve D

Decent story bad executions.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Andrew B

Just another good old war movie. Where the Brits battle the Nazis. Another classic to watch of a lazy Sunday.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/22

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andy f

Terrific tale. Always full of admiration for films made while the war was in full swing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A surprisingly good film. There film suggests this is based on a true story but I don't see this mentioned on-line so I think the film is fictional but possibly based on a generalised recovery of shot down and recovery of Allies. I guess there should have been more fear from the soldiers as they never seemed to be phased with any of the circumstances but the events were very interesting. worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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kevin w

One of the most interesting wartime propaganda films ever made and why? Because this British production is actually a commercial for another country altogether. The crew of a shot-up Brit bomber goes down and must make their way across Nazi-occupied Holland to get home. Do get this done the team depends on the Dutch Resistance, and so the piece is about what the Nederlanders do get the boys home. Thrilling, while also being the most Dutch I've heard spoken outside of a Dutch production itself. Jolly good show!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Another early wartime collaboration from The Archers (Powell and Pressburger, later to create The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus, among other phantastic films). The plot here is straightforward enough: an RAF crew has to bail out over the Netherlands when their engines fail and then need to find their way out of Nazi-occupied territory and back to the UK. How they manage this (with the help of Dutch locals) represents the main action (and suspense) of the film. But far from being humdrum, the Archers present these methodical steps in a lyrical way with affectionate characterizations from memorable character actors -- and as much quirkiness as can be safely rendered in what were very serious times. Most of the collaborators' magic is yet to come but this is still worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Synopsis

On its way back from a raid on the city of Stuttgart, Germany, a British bomber is shot down over Nazi-held Holland. Parachuting into Dutch farmlands under cover of darkness, the six-member crew, led by stalwart pilot John Glyn Haggard (Hugh Burden) and crusty Yorkshireman co-pilot Tom Earnshaw (Eric Portman), connects with members of the local resistance, led by schoolteacher Els (Pamela Brown), who shelter the Brits from their Nazi inquisitors as they make their way towards freedom.

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production Co: British National Films Ltd., The Archers
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 27, 1942, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 1942
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 7, 2015
Runtime: 1h 46m

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