They Came to a City
1944, English. Directed by Basil Dearden.
Nine Britons are transported to a mysterious city where, according to class and disposition, they find themselves either in an earthly paradise of peace and equality or a hell starved of ambition and riches.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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They Came to a City is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Basil DeardenDirector
- John ClementsJoe Dinmore
- Googie WithersAlice
- Raymond HuntleyMalcolm Stritton
- Renee GaddMrs. Stritton
- A.E. MatthewsSir George Gedney
- Mabel Terry-LewisLady Loxfield
- Ada ReeveMrs Barley
- Norman ShelleyMr Cudworth
- Fanny RowePhilippa Loxfield
- J. B. PriestleyStoryteller (uncredited)
- Brenda BruceWAAF (uncredited)
- Ralph MichaelSergeant Jimmy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 August 1944
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sidney Cole, Basil Dearden
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What They Came to a City is based on
They Came to a City is based on They Came to a City by J. B. Priestley.
They Came to a City
By J. B. Priestley
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How long is They Came to a City?
They Came to a City runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does They Came to a City have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is They Came to a City on?
They Came to a City is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Came to a City?
If you liked They Came to a City, try Nine Days, The Shepherd, Franklyn.
Who directed They Came to a City?
They Came to a City (1944) was directed by Basil Dearden and stars John Clements, Googie Withers, Raymond Huntley.
What is They Came to a City based on?
They Came to a City is based on They Came to a City by J. B. Priestley.