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A huge hit at the box office for celebrated 'James Bond' Director Terence Young when it was first released in 1950, this action-packed World War Two drama follows the experiences of British and American soldiers from D-Day to the final months of the war.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A huge hit at the box office when it was first released in 1950 for celebrated James Bond Director Terence Young, this action-packed World War Two drama follows the experiences of British and American soldiers from D-Day to the final months of the war. After the success of the Normandy landings, the British Guards Armoured Division sweeps across Europe, taking part in the liberation of Belgium before becoming entangled in the bloody German counter-attack in the Ardennes. Three soldiers are granted leave and return to their normal lives in England. But before long, they are recalled to duty and find themselves on the most perilous mission they have ever undertaken - a daring reconnaissance mission during the advance on Berlin. ...They Were Not Divided
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'They Were Not Divided' is a little-remembered 1950 film following the fortunes of two Welsh Guards officers, one English the other an American volunteer, in the Guards Armoured Division between 1940-44. The first half covers them kicking their heels in Britain, with exercise after exercise (which was the fate of many troops in the four years after Dunkirk), but the action picks up in the second half, with the breakout from Normandy, the race for Brussels, Arnhem and the Battle of the Bulge. The film really captures the pace of mechanised warfare, and although inevitably it relies heavily on newsreel footage for the combat sequences, it is shot in a verite style so the effect is seamless. Although not strictly a wartime morale booster, it's very much a companion piece to the 1944 classic 'The Way Ahead', which covers similar ground for the infantry, and although the characterisation is rather stilted, the twist in the ending is surprisingly moving.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A film I had not seen before, I think one that dosen't do the rounds on TV!? Very enjoyable, both amusing and dramatic and very British film, much as you would expect; a very worthy addition to any collection of such films and a good watch time and time again.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Based mainly around the experiences of three men (an Englishman, an Irishmean and a Yank) who join the Welsh Guards Regiment shortly after Dunkirk The film follows their day to day lives through the rest of the war until the Ardennes offensive in late 1944.
The scenes at the Training Depot are, to say the least, some of the best and most realistic that I have ever seen. This is in no small part due to the inclusion of the real life RSM Brittain as the depot RSM. I suspect also that real guardsmen were also used in a lot of the scenes as the standard of close order footdrill was amongst the best that I have ever seen. RSM Brittain, who was still a legend in the British Army when I was serving in 1970 is an absolute joy to watch and to listen to.
I suspect that the film was meant to follow the same lines as films such as The Way To The Stars which was produced as a propoganda film to show how well the Brits and Yanks got on together. The story shows army life as it really was, 5% excitement 90% boredom and the last 5% in the glasshouse, and during the first half deals mainly with training, training and more training. This improves when they are shipped to France as part of the Guard's Armoured Regiment with many of the scenes being actual war documentaries shot at the time. The manner in which these shots have been included is very good. It follows their experiences through France, the push to Arnhem (Operation Market Garden which the GAR sppearheaded on the ground) and then to Belgium and the German border where the film reaches it's climax.
I thought, when I purchased the film, that it would be mediocre, it was not. It will now go into my library and I look forward to watching it again with the same amount of pleasure as I experienced when I initially watched it
The scenes at the Training Depot are, to say the least, some of the best and most realistic that I have ever seen. This is in no small part due to the inclusion of the real life RSM Brittain as the depot RSM. I suspect also that real guardsmen were also used in a lot of the scenes as the standard of close order footdrill was amongst the best that I have ever seen. RSM Brittain, who was still a legend in the British Army when I was serving in 1970 is an absolute joy to watch and to listen to.
I suspect that the film was meant to follow the same lines as films such as The Way To The Stars which was produced as a propoganda film to show how well the Brits and Yanks got on together. The story shows army life as it really was, 5% excitement 90% boredom and the last 5% in the glasshouse, and during the first half deals mainly with training, training and more training. This improves when they are shipped to France as part of the Guard's Armoured Regiment with many of the scenes being actual war documentaries shot at the time. The manner in which these shots have been included is very good. It follows their experiences through France, the push to Arnhem (Operation Market Garden which the GAR sppearheaded on the ground) and then to Belgium and the German border where the film reaches it's climax.
I thought, when I purchased the film, that it would be mediocre, it was not. It will now go into my library and I look forward to watching it again with the same amount of pleasure as I experienced when I initially watched it
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Memories
A great film and full of nostalgia if you had trained at the guards depot , like I had
A good story and worth watching
A good story and worth watching
Published 2 months ago by M. J. Wallace
Old B&W films
I love these old films, made at a time when they had to do more . . . with less. No CG and fairly basic photographic techniques.
Published 10 months ago by Graham Sayles
war film
this film tells how men in the war depended on each other to get them through hard times its a good film to watch if you like war films
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Antony Byron
One of the best British WW2 Films
This is one of the best British films to do with the Second World War - up there with Battle of Britain and The Cruel Sea. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rob L
Stiff upper lip
Probably one of the best films depicting tanks (mainly Shermans) in operations during WW2.
Not over dramatic....just ordinary servicemen doing what is right. Read more
Not over dramatic....just ordinary servicemen doing what is right. Read more
Published 20 months ago by bellebooks
a must for your ww2 collection
I WENT TO SEE THIS FILM IN 1950 WITH MY UNCLE. I WAS 10 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME, MY UNCLE WAS IN THE GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION DURING THE WAR AND I REMEMBER HOW IMPRESSED HE WAS WITH... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Johncrouch
Good solid British war film
As a fan of war films and particularly British ones I was surprised that i had not come across this one before. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Peter Wade
A good watchable military film
"They were not divided"
Released in 1950, this is a typical British view of the war from after the event. Read more
Released in 1950, this is a typical British view of the war from after the event. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by S. Penny
Dads memories
I bought this film for my 86 yr. old father, who served in the Welsh Guards and he says it is the most authentic film he has watched about his days in the army and was thrilled... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Sheila
its ok but slow
its ok .but very very slow /not much war in it .more all talk .and the actors .are nobody we know .i watch it once .and i will not rush to put it on again .it was a bit dull . Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2009 by Stephen Milligan
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