Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you.
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.
Went the Day Well? (1942) is a war and thriller film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, released on December 7, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, Frank Lawton and Basil Sydney. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
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Leslie Banks
as Oliver Wilsford
Elizabeth Allan
as Peggy
Frank Lawton
as Tom Sturry
Basil Sydney
as Major Hammond / Kommandant Orlter
Valerie Taylor
as Nora Ashton
Mervyn Johns
as Charlie Sims
Edward Rigby
as Bill Purvis
Marie Lohr
as Mrs. Dolly Fraser
C. V. France
as The Vicar Ashton
David Farrar
as Lieutenant Jung
Muriel George
as Mrs. Collins
Thora Hird
as Ivy
Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, written by John Dighton, Diana Morgan and Angus MacPhail, produced by Michael Balcon.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 79 ratings.
As films actually made during WWII go, this one has the unique distinction of being about the prospect of a British town actually being controlled by the Nazis. Basil Sydney portrays the German Major charged with bringing the villagers to heel in advance of the invasion - and with the help of a local collaborator sets about his task with ruthless efficiency. What makes this all the more fascinating a watch, is that…
Reviewed on March 28, 2022
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Went the Day Well? (1942) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Went the Day Well? (1942) includes Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, Frank Lawton, Basil Sydney and Valerie Taylor. The film was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Went the Day Well? was released on December 7, 1942 and runs for 1h 32m.
Went the Day Well? (1942) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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