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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Filmed mainly at RAF Kenley at the real '11 Group' operations block at RAF Uxbridge, Angels One Five tells the story of the Battle of Britain from the perspective of the men and women on the ground. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Angels One Five
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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
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.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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!
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!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the British at their best. Britain alone against the Hun with a stiff upper lip fighting alone with no allies not even the Americans on their own soil.
It is a good version of what we believe it was all about, professional airmen such as the station commander the Tiger and all his cohorts Bonzo etc.
It depicts the pilots as glorified public school boys all having a lark whilst have a crack at fritz.
Wonderful lines as they were all remaining calm " Battle bowlers please" as their base was being bombed.
It embodies the essence of all the best British war films of the period as pilots are killed and things go on. The new pilot puts up a black but is accepted and the final scenes deal with him being shot down.
Good story line and sympathetic characters. You really believe in these people and their problems. All the WAAFs speak with such impeccable English accents none of this working class sloppiness of these days. You really believe that the second world war was carried out in clipped tones and everyone was very brave in deed.
Great for plane spotters as there are some good flying scenes. The special affects are amateurish but we accept that for such an old film.
I reckon this is a better film on story line and characters than Battle of Britain made in 1969 but of course the photography is not so good.
This is a classic amongst British war films and I can watch it many times. My dad was in the air force but he was never a pilot so I recognise a lot of what goes on.
Must see if you are a fan of British war films.
It is a good version of what we believe it was all about, professional airmen such as the station commander the Tiger and all his cohorts Bonzo etc.
It depicts the pilots as glorified public school boys all having a lark whilst have a crack at fritz.
Wonderful lines as they were all remaining calm " Battle bowlers please" as their base was being bombed.
It embodies the essence of all the best British war films of the period as pilots are killed and things go on. The new pilot puts up a black but is accepted and the final scenes deal with him being shot down.
Good story line and sympathetic characters. You really believe in these people and their problems. All the WAAFs speak with such impeccable English accents none of this working class sloppiness of these days. You really believe that the second world war was carried out in clipped tones and everyone was very brave in deed.
Great for plane spotters as there are some good flying scenes. The special affects are amateurish but we accept that for such an old film.
I reckon this is a better film on story line and characters than Battle of Britain made in 1969 but of course the photography is not so good.
This is a classic amongst British war films and I can watch it many times. My dad was in the air force but he was never a pilot so I recognise a lot of what goes on.
Must see if you are a fan of British war films.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Angels one five
AS I live in Kenley, where the film was made back in 1952, I bought this DVD as a way to travel back in time and see how it all looked back then. Read more
Published 25 days ago by New Bloke
war films
I like war films, especially vintage ones where the acting was first class I have added The Cruel Sea and Angels one five to my collection because they compliment the collection.
Published 4 months ago by Norrie
Angels One Five
One of the best films of this genre I have watched.Different to the usual War Film I have watched it several times and I never tire of doing so and it always brings a lump to my... Read more
Published 5 months ago by RonJ
Angels One Five
Whilst quite dated by modern standards it is in my view the better of the "Battle of Britain" films around. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MalB
angels one five
an excellent film about very brave men and women,many who gave all that they could even unto death that we could enjoy our freedom today.
Published 21 months ago by Jack Pittam
Life on an English Airfield
I must admit that I'm a bit of a sucker for old black and white British war films and this is one of my favourites. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Eddie
INSPIRING
This wonderful film for me is all about the ending. Beautifully done and I'll bet any man or woman not to be in tears at its climax. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by Kenneth S. Bishop
Excellent re-release - poor PR
An excellent addition to the collection of 1950s British war movies. Please keep them coming, but be careful of the PR wrapping. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Vincent Avery
Angels one five
I would say that this is a classic "some" years after the war movie,
and it is nice to see those WWII aircraft when they where still comissioned!
and it is nice to see those WWII aircraft when they where still comissioned!
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by Lars Jönlid
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;... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2008 by C. W. Bradbury
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