The Bells Go Down

Also known as Bells Go Down

1943 film by Basil Dearden

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7.2

Comedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.

Released: 1943-05-1689 minDir: Basil DeardenDrama, War

Cast

Tommy Trinder as Tommy Turk
James Mason as Ted Robbins
Philip Friend as Bob
Mervyn Johns as Sam
William Hartnell as Brookes
Finlay Currie as District Officer McFarlane

Themes

london, england
fire brigade
world war ii
east end of london
london blitz

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Ratings

IMDb

6.5/10

380 votes

Year: 1943
Runtime: 90 min
Genres: Drama, War

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Genre: drama film
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original language: English language
Main subject: Battle of Britain
Director: Basil Dearden
Cast member: James Mason
Composer: Roy Douglas
Producer: Michael Balcon
Narrative location: London
Duration: 90
FilmAffinity ID: 272631

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publication date: 1943-01-01
title: The Bells Go Down
color: black-and-white

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