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School for Secrets (1946)

1946-12-23 · 1h 48m · EN
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The Secret a Million Kept!

Wartime tale of a group of British scientists efforts to develop the first radar system. They did it just in time for it to be used in the Battle of Britain against the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe. Without it the little island could well have been overrun.

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Peter UstinovDirector, Writer

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Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonProf. HeathervilleRaymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyProf. Laxton-JonesJohn LaurieJohn LaurieDr. McVitieErnest JayErnest JayDr. DaintyDavid TomlinsonDavid TomlinsonMr. WatlingtonFinlay CurrieFinlay CurrieSir Duncan WillsNorman WebbNorman WebbDr. WainwrightMichael HordernMichael HordernLt. Cmdr. LowtherPamela MatthewsPamela MatthewsMrs. WatlingtonJoan HaythorneJoan HaythorneMrs. Laxton-JonesJoan YoungJoan YoungMrs. McVitieAnn WiltonAnn WiltonMrs. Dainty

Keywords

World war iiScientist1940sBattle of britainLuftwaffeRadar

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Scientist · 1940sDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · World War IiDirector preference131468Actor preference321135 · 149161 · 396384

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Frequently asked questions about School for Secrets

What is School for Secrets about?

Wartime tale of a group of British scientists efforts to develop the first radar system. They did it just in time for it to be used in the Battle of Britain against the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe. Without it the little island could well have been overrun.

How long is School for Secrets?

School for Secrets has a runtime of 108 minutes.