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Went the Day Well? is a 1942 British war film adapted from a story by Graham Greene and directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. It was produced by Michael Balcon of Ealing Studios and served as unofficial propaganda for the war effort.
Went the Day Well?: Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. With Leslie Banks, C.V. France, Valerie Taylor, Marie Lohr. An English village is occupied by disguised German paratroopers as an advance post for a planned invasion.
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- Thriller, War
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- 1944-06-28
May 21, 2021 · Though originally conceived of as a wartime propaganda film, "Went Well the Day?" stands on its own as audacious filmmaking of the highest order, with riveting intrigue and stunning, if not shocking, plot twists.
- 89 min
- 6.8K
- Shadows of the Dark
Sep 28, 2011 · The new BFI restoration of Cavalcanti's 'Went the Day Well' opened 9 July 2010. Cavalcanti's wartime film, based on a story by Graham Greene, still unsettles, even shocks, with its...
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- 75.6K
- BFITrailers
Jun 2, 2024 · “Went the Day Well?” is a classic British war film set in a village during World War II, showcasing the bravery and resilience of ordinary people in the face of danger and adversity.
Residents of an English village unwittingly welcome Nazi soldiers who intend to take over their town.
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- Drama
In 1942, a quiet British village receives unexpected visitors: German soldiers. Taken captive, the villagers jump into action to save the country. Watch trailers & learn more.
