Went the Day Well?
"Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you."
Originally released in 1942. Went the Day Well? is a war/thriller film. directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Starring Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, and Frank Lawton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (76 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Went the Day Well? about?
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...
Who directed Went the Day Well??
Went the Day Well? was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
How long is Went the Day Well??
Went the Day Well? has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Went the Day Well? released?
Went the Day Well? was released on December 7, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Went the Day Well??
The main cast of Went the Day Well? includes Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, Frank Lawton, Basil Sydney, Valerie Taylor.