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24/04/1950 War 1h 42m
64
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Overview

The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.

  1. Terence Young

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Edward Underdown

    Philip

  2. Ralph Clanton

    David

  3. Helen Cherry

    Wilhelmina

  4. Stella Andrew

    Jane

  5. Michael Brennan

    Smoke O'Connor

  6. Michael Trubshawe

    Major Bushey Noble

  7. Rupert Gerard

    Earl of Bentham

  8. Desmond Llewelyn

    '77 Jones

  9. Anthony Dawson

    Michael

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-12-27
This is quite an interesting drama-documentary that largely sets out to reinforce the inter-reliance of British and American forces during WWII. It follows the training and perilous escapades of an armoured regiment from the Brigade of Guards as they take their tanks into the low countries towards the end of the war. It cleverly interweaves actuality footage with the dramatised action delivering superbly shot scenes married with some more intimate assessments of the characters we are following. The actors themselves are far less important to the overall message - the two principals being the A...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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