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They Were Not Divided
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They Were Not Divided

1950-04-24 · 102 min · ★ 6.4

War

The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.

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Directors
Terence Young
Production companies
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward UnderdownEdward UnderdownPhilip
Ralph ClantonRalph ClantonDavid
Helen CherryHelen CherryWilhelmina
Stella AndrewJane
Michael BrennanMichael BrennanSmoke O'Connor
Michael TrubshaweMichael TrubshaweMajor Bushey Noble
Rupert GerardEarl of Bentham
Desmond LlewelynDesmond Llewelyn'77 Jones
Anthony DawsonAnthony DawsonMichael
Estelle BrodyEstelle BrodyWar Correspondent
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeChris Lewis
Robert AyresRobert AyresAmerican Brigadier
Peter BurtonPeter BurtonMinor Role
John Wynn'45 Jones
Rufus CruikshankRufus CruikshankSergeant Dean
R.S.M. BrittainRegimental Sergeant Major
Alvin FloydButch
Iain MurrayCommanding Officer
David RoseThe General
Jacqueline RobertBelgian Girl

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