Official Trailer for ‘Shamrock Spitfire’ – WWII Irish Fighter Pilot Movie
by Alex Billington
February 15, 2024
Source: YouTube
“This is what I want to do. I want to fly.” 101 Films & Trinity Creative have revealed an official trailer for The Shamrock Spitfire – a WWII thriller about the true story of a famed fighter pilot. It’s co-directed by brothers Dominic & Ian Higgins, and will be heading direct-to-VOD / DVD soon. The Shamrock Spitfire is based on the inspiring true story of Irish World War II hero Brendan “Paddy “Finucane, who at the age of 21 became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the RAF, and one of its most celebrated fighter pilots. The film chronicles the true story of Finucane, who was killed when a bullet from ground fire pierced the radiator of his Spitfire flying a mission over France. His leadership of the 452 Australian Squadron became the stuff of legend. Starring Shane O’Regan, Chris Kaye, Emily Outred, Eoin Lynch, Bethany Billly, Carl Wharton, Sophia Eleni, and Rafe Bird. This looks bloody awful! No wonder it’s being sent straight to video. Just go watch Masters of the Air on Apple TV+ instead of this hazy pile of junk, it’s so much better.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Dominic & Ian Higgins’ The Shamrock Spitfire, on YouTube:
The future of Europe hangs by a thread as fierce battles rage in the skies over southern England. Irishman Brendan Finucane, with his dreams of being a flyer, is one of the first to enlist into the Royal Air Force. Having his baptism of fire in the Battle of Britain, Brendan proves himself to be a natural born fighter pilot. It is not long before he is given command of 452 Australian Squadron. Under Brendan’s leadership they will become the stuff of legend. The Shamrock Spitfire film chronicles the epic true story of Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, one of the most celebrated fighter pilots during World War II and the youngest Wing Commander in the history of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Shamrock Spitfire is both co-written and co-directed by filmmaker brothers Dominic Higgins & Ian Higgins, directors of the films The 13th Day, All That Remains, and 7 Days: The Story of Blind Dave Heeley previously, plus many other shorts. Produced by Nigel Martin Davey and John A. Dawson. 101 Films & Trinity Creative will debut The Shamrock Spitfire film direct-to-VOD / DVD starting March 12th, 2024, ahead of St. Patrick’s Day this year. Who’s into this?
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