This England
Originally released in 1941. This England is a drama/history film. directed by David MacDonald. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emlyn Williams, John Clements, and Constance Cummings
Synopsis
Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British National Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This England about?
Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support mora...
Who directed This England?
This England was directed by David MacDonald.
How long is This England?
This England has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was This England released?
This England was released on July 22, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This England?
The main cast of This England includes Emlyn Williams, John Clements, Constance Cummings, Frank Pettingell, Esmond Knight.