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Starring Laurence Olivier

Q Planes

1h 22m

Directed by Tim Whelan and Arthur B. Woods • 1939 • United Kingdom

A test pilot (Laurence Olivier) and a secret service operative (Ralph Richardson) must uncover the secret behind disappearing military aircraft and their crews.

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