They Were Not Divided
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Edward Underdown
Philip
Ralph Clanton
David
Helen Cherry
Wilhelmina
Stella Andrew
Jane
Michael Brennan
Smoke O'Connor
Michael Trubshawe
Major Bushey Noble
Rupert Gerard
Earl of Bentham
Desmond Llewelyn
'77 Jones
Anthony Dawson
Michael
Estelle Brody
War Correspondent
Christopher Lee
Chris Lewis
Robert Ayres
American Brigadier
Peter Burton
Minor Role
John Wynn
'45 Jones
Rufus Cruikshank
Sergeant Dean
R.S.M. Brittain
Regimental Sergeant Major
Alvin Floyd
Butch
Iain Murray
Commanding Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Young
- Original Score
- Lambert Williamson
- Original Title
- They Were Not Divided
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Terence Young
Lambert Williamson
Harry Waxman
Herbert Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Young
Director
Herbert Smith
Producer
Terence Young
Screenplay
Lambert Williamson
Original Music Composer
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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War: World War II
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World War II British Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Were Not Divided
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What is They Were Not Divided about?
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.
Who directed They Were Not Divided?
They Were Not Divided was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in They Were Not Divided?
The principal cast of They Were Not Divided includes Edward Underdown, Ralph Clanton, Helen Cherry, Stella Andrew, Michael Brennan.
When was They Were Not Divided released and how long is it?
They Were Not Divided was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for They Were Not Divided?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Were Not Divided was composed by Lambert Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Were Not Divided?
They Were Not Divided holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).