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First Light poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.1 / 100
2010·Biography / Drama / War·1h 15m

FIRST LIGHT

In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.

Above the Line
Matthew Whiteman·DirectorMatthew Whiteman·ScreenplayCaleb Ranson·ScreenplayMark Wolf·Director of PhotographyGabriel Currington·Music
Cast
Sam Heughan·Geoffrey 'Boy' WellumPaul Linto·DavyGary Lewis·MacBen Aldridge·Brian KingcombeAlex Robertson·Tommy LundTuppence Middleton·GraceJordan Bernarde·Trevor WadeAlex Waldmann·DrummondGeoffrey Wellum·Himself - Older 'Boy'Richard Walsh·Mr. Wellum
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
Matthew Whiteman·DirectorNatalie Sloan·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Matthew Whiteman·ScreenplayCaleb Ranson·ScreenplayGeoffrey Wellum·Novel
Camera· 1
Mark Wolf·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 2
Gabriel Currington·MusicGeorge Foulgham·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Joe Hobbs·Costume DesignPeter Findley·Production DesignPeter Fentem·Property MasterLesley Noble·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Matthew Whiteman·ProducerNadira Seecoomar·CastingAntony Bluff·Visual Effects ProducerAl Mackay·Location Manager
By the Numbers
64.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind First Light's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Reflective
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a young man in a flight suit standing in front of an old airplane. The man is looking up and to the right. The airplane is partially v”

Key Elements
AirplaneFlight Suit
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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