---
title: "Biggles"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/biggles-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22976
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Biggles (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/biggles-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Biggles is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Action, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Compact Yellowbill, Tambarle. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ordinary man is unexpectedly pulled through a time hole to 1917 to save a pilot."

### Why Watch
- features time travel elements
- stars Peter Cushing in his final feature film role

### Caveats & Content Note
- the plot involves sudden time jumps between eras
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and war elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, fantasy, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/biggles-1986#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Hough
- **Networks / Studios**: Compact Yellowbill, Tambarle

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Neil Dickson** as *James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth*
- **Alex Hyde-White** as *Jim Ferguson*
- **Fiona Hutchison** as *Debbie*
- **Peter Cushing** as *Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond*
- **Marcus Gilbert** as *Eric Von Stalhein*
- **William Hootkins** as *Chuck*
- **Alan Polonsky** as *Bill*
- **Francesca Gonshaw** as *Marie*
- **Michael Siberry** as *Algy*
- **James Saxon** as *Bertie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Biggles released?
Biggles was released in 1986, with a US release in 1988.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John Hough.

### Q: Who stars in Biggles?
The film stars Neil Dickson, Alex Hyde-White, and Peter Cushing.

### Q: What is the US release title of the film?
The US release title is Biggles: Adventures in Time.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film spans action, family, fantasy, science fiction, and war genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Biggles — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22976)
- [Biggles (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biggles_(film))
- [Biggles (1986) | Tvůrci | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/4517-biggles/hraji/)
- [Seznam knih o Bigglesovi – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seznam_knih_o_Bigglesovi)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*