The Night My Number Came Up is a British drama film released in 1955. It is based on a true story of a premonition dream experienced by Air Marshal Sir Victor Goddard, who was the principal technical officer with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He had a premonition dream in which he saw his plane crash into the ocean but survived. He ignored the dream and flew as usual. After the crash, he recalled his dream and said that his survival was just a matter of luck.
In the movie, Air Marshal Hardie, played by Michael Redgrave, is a senior British officer who is invited to a dinner party in Hong Kong. At the party, he recounts a dream he had in which eight people took off from Bangkok in a Dakota and had a fatal crash in the Japanese mountains. The guests find this amusing except for one of them, who recognizes the details of the dream and becomes worried.
The next day, Air Marshal Hardie is scheduled to fly on a Liberator to Tokyo. However, he is informed that the plane has mechanical problems and is being replaced by a Dakota. He becomes further alarmed when two soldiers board the aircraft, making a total of eight people on board.
As the plane takes off, the tension builds up, and the passengers and crew become increasingly anxious. The movie is shot mostly in black and white, and the cinematography is both thrilling and suspenseful. The actors' performances are exceptional, with Redgrave delivering a memorable performance as a man struggling to come to terms with his premonition.
The film was directed by Leslie Norman and produced by Michael Balcon. It was released to critical acclaim and is considered a classic of British cinema. The Night My Number Came Up is a unique movie that combines drama, suspense, and premonition dreams, making it an unforgettable viewing experience.
