Mosquito Squadron
Seen it?1969 | 91 min | Drama, Romance, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone or Wings, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but peril.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
England, World War II. Quint Munroe, RAF officer and new leader of a Mosquito squadron, is tasked with destroying a secret Nazi base in France while trying to overcome the disappearance of a brother-in-arms.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Boris Sagal
- David McCallumQuint Monroe
- Suzanne NeveBeth Scott
- Charles GrayAir Commodore Hufford
- David BuckSqn. Ldr. David Scott (Scotty)
- David DundasFlt. Lieut. Douglas Shelton
- Dinsdale LandenWing Commander Penrose
- Nicky HensonFlt. Sgt. Wiley Bunce
- Bryan MarshallSqn. Ldr. Neale
- Michael AnthonyFather Bellague
- Peggy Thorpe-BatesMrs. Scott