Squadron Leader X (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, Squadron Leader X is a drama and war film directed by Lance Comfort, running about 99 minutes. “Gestapo terror roams London, itself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Equipped with an RAF uniform, an English accent, a photograph of his "wife" and a packet of Players (cigarettes), a German agent is parachuted into occupied Belgium to create anti-British propaganda. Unfortunately for him he chooses a night when the Belgian resistance are smuggling the crew of a British bomber home across the channel. Before he knows it he is landing on the south coast of England. With MI5 hot on his trail, the fugitive tries to contact his old German émigré friends in London. But they have all been interned on the Isle of Man. How will he escape back to Germany ?
Who’s in it. Squadron Leader X stars Eric Portman as Erich Kohler, Ann Dvorak as Barbara Lucas, Walter Fitzgerald as Inspector Milne and Martin Miller as Mr. Krohn, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Squadron Leader X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Squadron Leader X tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Squadron Leader X (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Squadron Leader X change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Squadron Leader X?
- Squadron Leader X stars Eric Portman, Ann Dvorak, Walter Fitzgerald, Martin Miller and Beatrice Varley.
- When was Squadron Leader X released?
- Squadron Leader X was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.