Movie·1942·1h 32m
Went the Day Well?
Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you.
Directed By
Alberto Cavalcanti
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Producer
Michael Balcon
Cinematography
Wilkie Cooper
Music
William Walton
Editor
Sidney Cole
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Leslie Banks
Oliver Wilsford
Elizabeth Allan
Peggy
Frank Lawton
Tom Sturry
Basil Sydney
Major Hammond / Kommandant Orlter
Valerie Taylor
Nora Ashton
Mervyn Johns
Charlie Sims
Edward Rigby
Bill Purvis
Marie Lohr
Mrs. Dolly Fraser
C. V. France
The Vicar Ashton
David Farrar
Lieutenant Jung
Muriel George
Mrs. Collins
Thora Hird
Ivy
Norman Pierce
Jim Sturry
Harry Fowler
Young George
Patricia Hayes
Daisy
Hilda Bayley
Cousin Maud
Johnnie Schofield
Joe Garbett
Ellis Irving
Harry Drew
// crew
Crew
Diana Morgan
Screenplay, Story
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
John Dighton
Screenplay, Story
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay, Story
Michael Balcon
Producer
Sidney Cole
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
William Walton
Original Music Composer
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