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The Machine Gunners (1983)

TV Series ★ 6.4 25 min

Family War & Politics

During the Second World War, a group of youth in the Northeast England town of Garmouth regularly suffer from bomb attacks by the German forces. One of the children raids a crashed German aircraft and takes a fully operational machine gun, intending to set up their own fortress. Playing with it causes a German plane to crash-land; the kids befriend the pilot, who is unaware that they had caused him to crash.

William Corlett Creator

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Released
February 23, 1983
Runtime
25 min
IMDb
tt0258359
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Cast

Shaun Taylor Chas McGill Debbie Breen Audrey Parton Tony Saint Cem Jones Alastair Craig Nicky Nichol Harry Herring Stan Liddell Les Wilde Mr McGill Pauline Moriarty Mrs McGill John Gannie Sergeant Green Andrew Craig Clogger Duncan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Machine Gunners about?
During the Second World War, a group of youth in the Northeast England town of Garmouth regularly suffer from bomb attacks by the German forces. One of the children raids a crashed German aircraft and takes a fully operational machine gun, intending to set up their own fortress. Playing with it causes a German plane to crash-land; the kids befriend the pilot, who is unaware that they had caused him to crash.
Who created The Machine Gunners?
The Machine Gunners was created by William Corlett.
Who stars in The Machine Gunners?
The Machine Gunners stars Shaun Taylor, Debbie Breen, Tony Saint, Alastair Craig.
When was The Machine Gunners released?
The Machine Gunners is a 1983 family, war & politics series.
Where can I watch The Machine Gunners?
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