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The Shamrock Spitfire

  • 2024
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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The Shamrock Spitfire (2024)
From Pixel Revolution Films, Red Storm Film Company and Amcomri Entertainment. 

Directed by Ian & Dominic Higgins and produced by Nigel Martin Davey & John Dawson. 

THE SHAMROCK SPITFIRE tells the story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan Paddy Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War Two.
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The story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever wing commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebra... Read allThe story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever wing commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War II.The story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever wing commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War II.

  • Directors
    • Dominic Higgins
    • Ian Higgins
  • Writers
    • Dominic Higgins
    • Ian Higgins
  • Stars
    • Chris Wilson
    • Jamie B. Chambers
    • Carl Wharton
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    514
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Dominic Higgins
      • Ian Higgins
    • Writers
      • Dominic Higgins
      • Ian Higgins
    • Stars
      • Chris Wilson
      • Jamie B. Chambers
      • Carl Wharton
    • 22User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 48 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Chris Wilson
    Chris Wilson
    • RAF officer
    Jamie B. Chambers
    Jamie B. Chambers
    • Butch Aikman
    Carl Wharton
    Carl Wharton
    • Group Captain Mallory
    Sophia Eleni
    Sophia Eleni
    • Nurse Grace Clark
    Shane O'Regan
    Shane O'Regan
    • Brendan Finucane
    Jensen Clarke
    Jensen Clarke
    • Young Ray
    Sara Dee
    Sara Dee
    • Mrs. Woolford
    Jonathan Cobb
    Jonathan Cobb
    • Raife
    Elliot Cable
    Elliot Cable
    • Dickie
    Charles O'Neill
    • Father O'Byrne
    Rafe Bird
    • Chissa
    Bethany Billy
    Bethany Billy
    • Jean Woolford
    Chris Kaye
    Chris Kaye
    • Bluey Truscott
    Reggie McHale
    Reggie McHale
    • Kaminski
    Ryan O'Grady
    Ryan O'Grady
    • Ray Finucane
    Eoin Lynch
    Eoin Lynch
    • Andy Finucane
    Mark Kitto
    Mark Kitto
    • Group Captain Hallings-Pott
    Jack Lane
    • Flight instructor Morris
    • Directors
      • Dominic Higgins
      • Ian Higgins
    • Writers
      • Dominic Higgins
      • Ian Higgins
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    9djay-23516

    A whole lot of heart

    The Shamrock Spitfire is a highly commendable film. It tells the story of Flying Ace Wg Cdr Brendan Finucane the youngest Wing Commander in the history of the RAF.

    First off, no this isn't a big Hollywood studio pic, it's a modest indie film from the UK. But what the filmmakers have achieved is stunning. Visually the film bursts with colour - how sick are you that sickly green/ yellow colour palette every other modern movie has today? And it has a story that holds you. A beautiful and fitting tribute to a courageous young man.

    Hollywood, please take note.

    The Shamrock Spitfire, a film that has a whole lot of of heart and passion - just like the man himself.
    9vanlorryjf

    really liked it

    Sure it's low budget, unknown actors, tries to get lots of context into the story, relies on cheap but effective visuals and is'nt up its own backside.

    Simple, straightforward, not making points about stuff that's got nothing to do with anything.

    Reminds me of a 1950's movie where you watch and munch the popcorn and have an enjoyable tale told well that keeps up the pace and interest till the end of the show. The acting was good, just playing their parts.

    I got really bored with planet of the apes,dune and other mega long, shiny, squillion dollar movies as they repeat the same story and the semi ok stars dominate...I want movies like this.... Honest film making!
    8marxam

    Spitfire Paddy.

    This is a very well told story of 'Brendan "Paddy" Finucane. An Irishman, who at the age of only 21, became the youngest wing commander in the history of the Royal airforce.

    The Higgins brothers have done a fantastic piece of work here. Good CGI and decent acting throughout have contributed to a story that should've told long before this.

    Brendan must have faced many prejudices in simply coming from a background where his father was a staunch Irishman who's beliefs were very much against the English crown.

    This makes the story of the 'Shamrock Spitfire all the more remarkable.

    I'd urge people to give this a watch. You won't be disappointed.
    5mdbizzarri

    Meh...

    The best part of the movie is the story and acting., and that's all that's good. They skipped getting a script writer, because the scenes are piecemeal. There isn't a singular view. I would've expected a movie about a very successful pilot to have focused on him mostly, though the story focuses on everything. The sound design had the sounds, though the sounds didn't usually match up to the screen. The lighting was washing out the scene in a lot of frames. The fight scenes did a good show of a "furball" but it's hard to track who is doing what. And the special effects are OK, though it's easy to tell. The biggest issue is the director and producer not having a point to focus on. Great idea for a story, mediocre execution, and not worth renting, wait until it's free and you're in a couch hole.
    7bryangary65

    Hero

    Certainly deserving of a higher rating than around 5

    Especially as it's a film based on a true story about a real World War 2 brave fighter pilot. Yes it's a low budget movie and the acting was just average but the battle scenes were okay

    What worked for me the most was I knew nothing before watching this about Paddy Finucane so it was educational and I think we need to see more films about little known hero's like him from from both World Wars as it's important that there are permanent reminders to all what these brave men and woman sacrificed for our freedom

    So well done to the film makers here who brought his story to the screen.

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      According to contemporary estimates, 50,000 to 70,000 Irish people joined the British forces during World War II, despite Ireland's official neutrality in the conflict. Some sources, including a snippet at the start of the film, state that over 80,000 Irish-born men and women served in the British armed forces.

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      • March 11, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Birmingham, UK
    • Production companies
      • Pixel Revolution Films
      • Red Storm Film Company
      • Trevor Beattie Films
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