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The Machine Gunners

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FamilyWar & Politics

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BBC adaptation of Robert Westall's acclaimed novel. In a small seaside town in northern England during World War II, a young boy discovers the remains of a German aircraft - with the dead pilot still inside.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

05 June 2025

Country

Cast

Shaun Taylor

Shaun Taylor

Chas McGill

Debbie Breen

Debbie Breen

Audrey Parton

Alastair Craig

Alastair Craig

Nicky Nichol

Andrew Craig

Andrew Craig

Clogger Duncan

John Gannie

John Gannie

Sergeant Green

Harry Herring

Harry Herring

Stan Liddell

Pauline Moriarty

Pauline Moriarty

Mrs. McGill

Les Wilde

Les Wilde

Mr. McGill

Adrian Dawson

Adrian Dawson

Carrot Juice

Michael Mould

Michael Mould

Fatty Hardy

Raymond Pattison

Raymond Pattison

Boddser Brown

Tony Saint

Tony Saint

Cem Jones

Jürgen Andersen

Jürgen Andersen

Rudi Gerlath

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