This Above All
"He's lost his belief in everything but love."
Originally released in 1942. This Above All is a drama/romance film. directed by Anatole Litvak.
Starring Tyrone Power, Joan Fontaine, and Thomas Mitchell
Synopsis
In 1940 England, aristocratic Prudence Cathaway alarms her snobbish parents by joining the WAF service branch. She soon meets and falls in love with the brooding Clive Briggs, despite his prejudice against the upper classes, and agrees to spend a week with him at a Dover hotel. When Clive's soldier friend, Monty, arrives to retrieve him, Prudence learns that Clive went AWOL after Dunkirk, and urges him to recall why England must fight the war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyrone Power
as Clive Briggs
Joan Fontaine
as Prudence Cathaway
Thomas Mitchell
as "Monty" Montague
Henry Stephenson
as General Cathaway
Nigel Bruce
as Ramsbottom
Gladys Cooper
as Iris Cathaway
Philip Merivale
as Dr. Roger Cathaway
Sara Allgood
as Waitress
Alexander Knox
as Rector
Queenie Leonard
as Violet Worthing
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Above All about?
In 1940 England, aristocratic Prudence Cathaway alarms her snobbish parents by joining the WAF service branch. She soon meets and falls in love with the brooding Clive Briggs, despite his prejudice...
Who directed This Above All?
This Above All was directed by Anatole Litvak.
How long is This Above All?
This Above All has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was This Above All released?
This Above All was released on May 12, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Above All?
The main cast of This Above All includes Tyrone Power, Joan Fontaine, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Stephenson, Nigel Bruce.