They Were Not Divided

Overview

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.

Directed by Terence Young

Top cast

Edward Underdown

Philip

Ralph Clanton

David

Helen Cherry

Wilhelmina

S

Stella Andrew

Jane

Michael Brennan

Smoke O'Connor

Michael Trubshawe

Major Bushey Noble

R

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

J

John Wynn

'45 Jones

Rufus Cruikshank

Sergeant Dean

R

R.S.M. Brittain

Regimental Sergeant Major

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Alvin Floyd

Butch

I

Iain Murray

Commanding Officer

D

David Rose

The General

J

Jacqueline Robert

Belgian Girl

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