The Bells Go Down(1943)
Fire Scenes That Scorch the Screen in a 5-Alarm Thriller!
The Bells Go Down Synopsis
Comedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.
The Bells Go Down (1943) is a drama and war film directed by Basil Dearden, released on May 16, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Tommy Trinder, James Mason, Philip Friend and Mervyn Johns. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Dearden
- Writers:
- Roger MacDougall, Stephen Black
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Production:
- Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Bells Go Down Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Trinder
as Tommy Turk
James Mason
as Ted Robbins
Philip Friend
as Bob
Mervyn Johns
as Sam
William Hartnell
as Brookes
Finlay Currie
as District Officer McFarlane
- Philippa Hiatt
Philippa Hiatt
as Nan
Meriel Forbes
as Susie
Beatrice Varley
as Ma Turk
- Norman Pierce
Norman Pierce
as Pa Robbins
- Muriel George
Muriel George
as Ma Robbins
- Julian Vedey
Julian Vedey
as Lou Freeman
Key crew
Directed by Basil Dearden, written by Roger MacDougall and Stephen Black, produced by Michael Balcon.
Explore more Drama titles
The Bells Go Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 13 ratings.
You may also like
Battle of the Bulge
1965
Hurricane
2018
The Bridge at Remagen
1969
A Bridge Too Far
1977
Waiting for Anya
2020
1917
2019
Lucky Strike
2026
Battle of Britain
1969
Hope and Glory
1987
Blitz
2024
The Scarlet and the Black
1983
The War Below
2021
The Way Ahead
1944
Jacknife
1989
Battleground
1949
Ladder 49
2004
Overlord
1975
The Dam Busters
1955
The Bunker
1981
Wolf Hound
2022
Movies similar to The Bells Go Down
Iron Cross: The Road to Normandy
2022
In The Hour Of Fear...
1968
The Cold Room
1984
The Neutron Bomb
2022
Not to forget
2024
Noventa minutos
1949
Je t’attends
2022
Schacko Klak
1989
9 Songs
2004
Match Point
2005
Rome, Open City
1945
Longing
2006
Das Boot
1981
About a Boy
2002
Oliver Twist
2005
The Shamrock Spitfire
2024
Casablanca
1943
Letters from the Blitz
2025
To Be or Not to Be
1942
Ensemble
2010
The Bells Go Down – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bells Go Down online?
+
The Bells Go Down (1943) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bells Go Down?
+
The main cast of The Bells Go Down (1943) includes Tommy Trinder, James Mason, Philip Friend, Mervyn Johns and William Hartnell. The film was directed by Basil Dearden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bells Go Down released?
+
The Bells Go Down was released on May 16, 1943 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Bells Go Down worth watching?
+
The Bells Go Down (1943) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.