First Light (2010)

Cast

• Sam Heughan - Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum
• Paul Linto - Davy
• Gary Lewis - Mac
• Ben Aldridge - Brian Kingcombe
• Alex Robertson - Tommy Lund
• Tuppence Middleton - Grace
• Jordan Bernarde - Trevor Wade
• Alex Waldmann - Drummond
• Geoffrey Wellum - Himself - Older 'Boy'
• Richard Walsh - Mr. Wellum

Screenplay

• Matthew Whiteman (Screenplay)
• Geoffrey Wellum (Novel)
• Caleb Ranson (Screenplay)

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, fighter pilot, spitfire, royal air force, raf

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Who directed First Light?

First Light was directed by Matthew Whiteman.

Who stars in First Light?

First Light stars Sam Heughan, Paul Linto, Gary Lewis, Ben Aldridge, Alex Robertson, Tuppence Middleton.

How long is First Light?

First Light has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).

What genre is First Light?

First Light is a Drama, History, War film.

Where was First Light produced?

First Light was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of First Light?

The themes of First Light include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.