London Can Take It!
“The courage of a city is the courage of its people”
Synopsis
A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings, Harry Watt
- Screenplay & Story
- Quentin Reynolds
- Original Title
- London Can Take It!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Ministry of Information, GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings, Harry Watt
Quentin Reynolds
H.E. Fowle, Jonah Jones
Jack Lee, Stewart McAllister
Alfred Duff-Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Harry Watt
Director
Quentin Reynolds
Writer
Alfred Duff-Cooper
Producer
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Jonah Jones
Director of Photography
Jack Lee
Editor
Stewart McAllister
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About London Can Take It!
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What is London Can Take It! about?
A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.
Who directed London Can Take It!?
London Can Take It! was directed by Humphrey Jennings, Harry Watt.
Who stars in London Can Take It!?
The principal cast of London Can Take It! includes Quentin Reynolds, King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
When was London Can Take It! released and how long is it?
London Can Take It! was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 9m.