Film about British member of armed resistance (5)
I believe the answer is:
rebel
'member of armed resistance' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'film about british' is the wordplay.
'film' becomes 'reel' (reel is a kind of film).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'british' becomes 'b' (abbreviation e.g. in 'BBC').
'reel' enclosing 'b' is 'REBEL'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rebel that I've seen before include "Non-conformist" , "Rejector of authority" , "Resistance fighter" , "revolutionary" , "He resists authority" .)