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Went the Day Well?
Went the Day Well?

7.2

Went the Day Well?

NR·1942·92m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director

Alberto Cavalcanti

Original Story

Graham Greene

Screenplay, Story

John Dighton

Screenplay, Story

Angus MacPhail

Screenplay, Story

Diana Morgan

Reviews

Geronimo1967

Geronimo1967

March 28, 2022

7

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 all the characters - including David Farrar and Leslie Banks - are British - there are no German imports into this taut adaptation of Graham Greene's story.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

countryside
nazi
village
world war ii
british army
invasion
soldier
home front