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Went the Day Well?
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Went the Day Well?

1942-12-07 · 92 min · ★ 7.1

War · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Alberto Cavalcanti
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leslie BanksLeslie BanksOliver Wilsford
Elizabeth AllanElizabeth AllanPeggy
Frank LawtonFrank LawtonTom Sturry
Basil SydneyBasil SydneyMajor Hammond / Kommandant Orlter
Valerie TaylorValerie TaylorNora Ashton
Mervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsCharlie Sims
Edward RigbyEdward RigbyBill Purvis
Marie LohrMarie LohrMrs. Dolly Fraser
C. V. FranceC. V. FranceThe Vicar Ashton
David FarrarDavid FarrarLieutenant Jung
Muriel GeorgeMrs. Collins
Thora HirdThora HirdIvy
Norman PierceJim Sturry
Harry FowlerHarry FowlerYoung George
Patricia HayesPatricia HayesDaisy
Hilda BayleyHilda BayleyCousin Maud
Johnnie SchofieldJohnnie SchofieldJoe Garbett
Ellis IrvingHarry Drew
Philippa HiattMrs. Bates
Grace ArnoldGrace ArnoldMrs. Owen

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