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For Freedom is a film of genre Drama directed by Maurice Elvey with Anthony Hulme, born Harry Idris Miller

For Freedom (1940)

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Genres Drama,    War
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For Freedom is a 1940 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and Castleton Knight. It was made largely for propaganda purposes during the Second World War. It features Will Fyffe, Guy Middleton, and Terry-Thomas.

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Anthony Hulme, born Harry Idris Miller
Albert Lieven

(Fritz)Guy Middleton
Hugh McDermott
Miles Malleson

(Minor Role)
And :
Jack Raine
Terry-Thomas
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