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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.
A group of Nazi paratroopers infiltrates a seemingly peaceful English village under the guise of being Allied soldiers. They quickly take control, holding the villagers hostage while awaiting further orders and potential evacuation. As the deception unfolds, the isolated community must find a way to resist the invaders and fight for their survival.
Went the Day Well? was a significant propaganda film during World War II, praised for its suspenseful storytelling and realistic portrayal of a home front under threat. It effectively conveyed a message of civilian resistance and national unity. While its patriotic fervor is evident, critics at the time and retrospectively acknowledge its effective use of tension and its contribution to wartime morale.
A gripping and tense wartime thriller that highlights the potential for civilian resistance.
Effectively uses suspense and realism to depict a frightening scenario on the English home front.
Praised for its patriotic message and contribution to wartime morale.
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The film was produced as part of Ealing Studios' wartime output and was intended to bolster British morale by showing that ordinary citizens could fight back against an invasion.
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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 h...