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The Foreman Went to France

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Based on the true story of Melbourne Johns, an aircraft factory foreman sent to France to prevent the Nazis getting hold of some vital equipment.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1942-06-22

Runtime: 87 mins

Director: Charles Frend

Spoken language: Français, English

Genres: War, Drama

Original title: The Foreman Went to France

Production Companies: Ealing Studios

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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