21 Days
“Excitingly together!”
Synopsis
After Larry Darrent accidentally kills his lover's blackmailing husband, someone else is arrested for the crime. When he is found guilty, Larry and Wanda have just three weeks together before he must give himself up— or let an innocent man go to the gallows.
Top Cast
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Vivien Leigh
Wanda
Laurence Olivier
Larry Durrant
Leslie Banks
Keith Durrant
Francis L. Sullivan
Mander
David Horne
Beavis
William Dewhurst
Lord Chief Justice
Frederick Lloyd
Swinton
Robert Newton
Tolly
Esme Percy
Henry Wallen
Elliott Mason
Frau Grunlich
Arthur Young
Ascher
Hay Petrie
John Aloysius Evan
Meinhart Maur
Carl Grunlich
Morris Harvey
Alexander MacPherson
Laurence Hanray
Solicitor
Fred Groves
Barnes
Aubrey Mallalieu
Magistrate
Muriel George
Ma
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dean
- Screenplay & Story
- John Galsworthy, Graham Greene, Basil Dean
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- 21 Days
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dean
John Galsworthy, Graham Greene, Basil Dean
John Greenwood
Jan Stallich
Charles Crichton
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Greene
Writer
Basil Dean
Director
Basil Dean
Writer
Charles Crichton
Editor
Jan Stallich
Director of Photography
Alexander Korda
Producer
Vincent Korda
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 21 Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 21 Days about?
After Larry Darrent accidentally kills his lover's blackmailing husband, someone else is arrested for the crime. When he is found guilty, Larry and Wanda have just three weeks together before he must give himself up— or let an innocent man go to the gallows.
Who directed 21 Days?
21 Days was directed by Basil Dean.
Who stars in 21 Days?
The principal cast of 21 Days includes Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Leslie Banks, Francis L. Sullivan, David Horne.
When was 21 Days released and how long is it?
21 Days was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for 21 Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 21 Days was composed by John Greenwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 21 Days?
21 Days holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).