Summary
They Came to a City is a British fantasy film first released in 1945,
directed by Basil Dearden.
The film stars John Clements, Googie Withers, Raymond Huntley, Renee Gadd and A.E. Matthews.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: Basil Dearden
- Script: J.B. Priestley, Basil Dearden, Sidney Cole
- Photo: Stanley Pavey
- Cast: John Clements (Joe Dinmore), Googie Withers (Alice), Raymond Huntley (Malcolm Stritton), Renee Gadd (Mrs. Stritton), A.E. Matthews (Sir George Gedney), Mabel Terry-Lewis (Lady Loxfield), Ada Reeve (Mrs Barley), Norman Shelley (Mr Cudworth), Frances Rowe (Philippa), Ralph Michael (One of couple on hillside), Brenda Bruce (One of couple on hillside), J.B. Priestley (Himself)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 78 min; B&W
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