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The Bells Go Down [DVD]

James Mason , William Hartnell , Basil Dearden    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: James Mason, William Hartnell, Finlay Currie, Tommy Trinder, Philip Friend
  • Directors: Basil Dearden
  • Producers: The Bells Go Down
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 July 2010
  • Run Time: 85 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003PHJLDM
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 24,793 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Set during the London Blitz of 1940, Tommy Trinder stars as a kennelman who volunteers for the East End Auxiliary Fire Service. The volunteers have to work alongside the regular firemen, who resent the amateurs but who could also not have saved so many lives without them. This film was made in 1943 with the help of the National Fire Service and is now seen as a tribute to all the professionals and volunteers who put their lives at risk saving others.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The story follows Tommy's career from his enrolment in the Auxiliary Fire Service through his training to his fire-fighting duties during the 'Blitz' in London in 1940. ...The Bells Go Down

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4.0 out of 5 stars A fine record of the London Blitz 1 Jun 2003
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I first watched this film many years ago,and enjoyed it very much,which is why I bought the video,but I had forgotten just how much the spectacular scenes of the burning buildings,and the dangers of fighting multiple fires during the Blitz could make you feel that you were there with them.James Mason,Finlay Currie, and Tommy Trinder take the main parts in the story,with sub-plots concerning the other characters,with Mervyn Johns,perfect as the local spiv and William Hartnell(Dr Who)sharing his knowledge with his colleagues of the bombing in the Spanish Civil War.It can be a bit wearing with the constant wisecracking of Tommy Trinder in the beginning,but as the film progresses he changes into the perfect fire fighter,much to James Mason(his team leader's approval)and Finlay Currie,the chief of the London Fire Brigade.There is sadness at the end of the film,but also immense pride,which must have struck a chord in the audiences watching this film.It is a fine social record of its time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The AFS at war 7 Feb 2011
By Alex. M
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
First saw this on VHS twenty years ago. waited all this time for DVD. a terrific tragicom stars James Mason and that great comedian of the 40s & 50s Tommy Trinder. Sad tribute to the British firefighters.
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4.0 out of 5 stars the bells go down 22 Dec 2010
By gunner
Format:DVD
A gteat british film from the grim reality of the blitz during the second world war.i saw this when in my young adult years and it was a pleasure to relive those awful times once again.Full marks to the cast who gave realistic performances.i highly recommend it
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bells Go Down 24 Aug 2012
By Paul
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One of the best War time films containing real footage, My dad was one of the many AFS firefighters in the background.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great film 8 Feb 2013
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Watched this film when I was a young lad. Great film the film pays tribute to the fire service and the men and women who gave their lives with great courage .
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5.0 out of 5 stars film 30 Jan 2013
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Why do they not put these films on tv anymore, great entertainment, and very realistic, for the time, good acting all through, a true classic for film buffs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a movie set in heroisim. 27 Dec 2010
By Lenbo
Format:DVD
This film comes in the style of the dirty dozen - only this is based on reality not macho-Americano. The plot unfolds as a group of men who, for one reason or another, cannot join the forces at the outbreak of World War 2. They need money or wish to avoid the law and so on, anyway, they meet at the Fire Brigade Medical. With no work available it seems a cushie number. We have training and prep - while the gang go about stealing, drinking, dog racing. Then the blitz starts and the fun and games fade quickly as these ordinary guys discover they are all there is between London burning down. They are the front line - and the last line too! Every hour is filled with danger, nights bring the bombs and the UXBs but still they fight the fires. What had began as a interesting story of a collection of misfits, has become a last stand battle of heroes, where personal danger is not allowed to exist. A brilliant young cast set amid burning docks and notable London sites. This is a movie that you can watch over and over again and for the price its a must 5 star watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 1940'S FILM DRAMA 17 April 2009
Format:VHS Tape
OLD CLASSIC FILM ON VIDEO TAPE
IDEAL FOR FILM BUFFS OR SAW IT THE FIRST TIME AROUND
GOLDEN OLDIE !!!! - RARELY SEEN THESE DAYS
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