Went the Day Well?
1942, English. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alberto CavalcantiDirector
- Leslie BanksOliver Wilsford
- Elizabeth AllanPeggy
- Frank LawtonTom Sturry
- Basil SydneyMajor Hammond / Kommandant Orlter
- Valerie TaylorNora Ashton
- Mervyn JohnsCharlie Sims
- Edward RigbyBill Purvis
- Marie LohrMrs. Dolly Fraser
- C. V. FranceThe Vicar Ashton
- David FarrarLieutenant Jung
- Muriel GeorgeMrs. Collins
- Thora HirdIvy
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1942
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Angus MacPhail, Diana Morgan, John Dighton
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Went the Day Well?: quick answers
Is Went the Day Well? worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Went the Day Well??
Went the Day Well? runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Went the Day Well? have a post-credits scene?
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Went the Day Well? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Went the Day Well? on?
Went the Day Well? is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Went the Day Well??
If you liked Went the Day Well?, try 49th Parallel, Night Train to Munich, The Four Feathers.
Who directed Went the Day Well??
Went the Day Well? (1942) was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and stars Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Allan, Frank Lawton.