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They Came to a City

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Various people come to live in an ideal city.

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David Parkinson Radio Times 02/09/2024
4/5
The dialogue may sound a little stiff and didactic today, but the points raised about elitism and inequality remain soberingly pertinent. Go to Full Review Kieron Moore Starburst 03/01/2019
7/10
While these issues are powerful and indeed still relevant, however, the lack of subtlety with which they come to a head in the final minutes may grate on some viewers. Go to Full Review Edgar Anstey The Spectator 10/04/2017
It's a hard world for the independent producers. Yet it must be admitted that they do not assist themselves by making films like They Came to a City. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul G 03/06/2024 The concept is pretty and might be a worthwhile remake but the acting is not great and the script is poor and dated. It is an interesting film though. See more Read all reviews
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Basil Dearden

Director

John Clements

Joe Dinmore

Googie Withers

Alice

Raymond Huntley

Malcolm Stritton

Renee Gadd

Mrs. Stritton

A.E. Matthews

Sir George Gedney
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They Came to a City

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Movie Info

Synopsis Various people come to live in an ideal city.
Director
Basil Dearden
Screenwriter
Basil Dearden, Sidney Cole
Production Co
Ealing Studios
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 18m