Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10897 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-06-02
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 98 minutes

Synopsis
A well-made study of life on an RAF front line fighter station during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Customer Reviews

Another Classic
I love the British black and white war movies, Dambusters, Wooden Horse, etc and this is another classic. Angels One Five is set during the Battle of Britain and follows the arrival of a new pilot at a squadron.
Mixing the grim realties of war with the whit and humour that I love about these films, and with classic lines such as:
" They've really caught us with both pairs of trousers at the cleaners this time!"
Its a must have for your B&W WW2 collection.

One of the best
My favourite film of all time. Even those who aren't into war films will get a lot out of it and find a lump in their throat at the end. Fans of RAF/war films will find plenty of period/procedural detail (and if you're like me, plenty of phrases with which to drive one's family mad!) Not a blood and guts film, and all the better and more profound for that.
As is often the case with older movies, there are no 'deleted scenes' or 'directors' commentary'. However, whilst some background might have been interesting, the film stands tall on its own and doesn't need any hype. Definitely one you'll watch over and over.
Just buy it!

Angels One Five
Angels One Five is one of the most accurate films ever made about the Battle of Britain. The depiction of a strong and self-confident England, centre of a world enbracing Empire; reluctant but determined to save the world, seems almost a parody now. Later films, although blessed with unlimited budgets, incredible special effects and even computer generated imaging; have so far been unable to recreate the tribal atmosphere that was the backbone of 1940's England. The calibre of the public schoolboy pilots, their emphasis on self control, duty and team spirit, can all be seen in this film as they were at that time. This authentic portrayal is due in no small part to the director George More O'Ferrall having served at Fighter Command HQ, with many others involved also having "done their bit". Few other films encapsulate so well an era that now is also gone with the wind.....