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The W Plan (1930)

Movie ★ 8.0 95 min

War Action Adventure

A tense WWI spy thriller in which Colonel Duncan Grant (British star Brian Aherne, in his first talking role), parachutes into Germany to gather intelligence on the enemy’s secret ‘W Plan’ and to assist Allied POWs in digging escape tunnels.

Victor Saville Director Frank Launder Writer Miles Malleson Writer Victor Saville Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 1930
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0022545
Language

Cast

Brian Aherne Brian Aherne Col. Duncan Grant George Merritt George Merritt Ulrich Muller C.M. Hallard C.M. Hallard Commander-in-Chief Frederick Lloyd Frederick Lloyd Col. Jervois B. Gregory Flight Commander Mayne Mary Jerrold Mary Jerrold Frau Muller Madeleine Carroll Madeleine Carroll Rosa Hartmann Clifford Heatherley Clifford Heatherley Proprietor Austin Trevor Austin Trevor Captain of Military Police Norah Howard Norah Howard Lady of the Town Cameron Carr Cameron Carr Otto Cedern Milton Rosmer Milton Rosmer President of Court Martial Alfred Drayton Alfred Drayton Prosecutor Charles Paton Charles Paton Defence Counsel Wilhelm König Prison Commandant

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Frequently asked questions

What is The W Plan about?
A tense WWI spy thriller in which Colonel Duncan Grant (British star Brian Aherne, in his first talking role), parachutes into Germany to gather intelligence on the enemy’s secret ‘W Plan’ and to assist Allied POWs in digging escape tunnels.
Who directed The W Plan?
The W Plan was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The W Plan?
The W Plan stars Brian Aherne, George Merritt, C.M. Hallard, Frederick Lloyd.
When was The W Plan released?
The W Plan is a 1930 war, action, adventure film.
Where can I watch The W Plan?
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