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The Bells Go Down

The Bells Go Down

★ 7.2/10•1943•1h 29m•Drama•War

Fire Scenes That Scorch the Screen in a 5-Alarm Thriller!

An ensemble tribute to the civilian volunteers of the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) who fought fires and rescued people during the London Blitz. A diverse group of recruits—including a comedian/bettor, a prospective bridegroom, and a former thief—learn discipline, overcome personal and class divides, and face dangerous night raids.

Basil Dearden · Director

Roger MacDougall · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 16, 1943

Actors

Tommy Trinder

Tommy Trinder

Tommy Turk

James Mason

James Mason

Ted Robbins

Philip Friend

Philip Friend

Bob

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Sam

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Brookes

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

District Officer McFarlane

Philippa Hiatt

Nan

Meriel Forbes

Meriel Forbes

Susie

Beatrice Varley

Beatrice Varley

Ma Turk

Norman Pierce

Pa Robbins

Muriel George

Ma Robbins

Julian Vedey

Lou Freeman

Richard George

P.C. O'Brien

H Victor Weske

Peters

Leslie Harcourt

Barman

Lesley Brook

Lesley Brook

June

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