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Release Year1940
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresCrime
Votes4
DirectorHerbert Brenon
WritersDoreen Montgomery
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Flying Squad
About The Flying Squad
Inspector Bradley of Scotland Yard is on the trail of the murderous ringleader of a smuggling organization in London.
Directed by Herbert Brenon, The Flying Squad leans on a strong ensemble — Sebastian Shaw, Phyllis Brooks, Jack Hawkins — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1940.
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