A Diary for Timothy
A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Humphrey Jennings |
| Runtime | 39 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (24 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A Diary for Timothy has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1945. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Michael Redgrave
Narrator (voice)
Myra Hess
Self (Pianist)
John Gielgud
Hamlet
Frederick Allen
Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
Bill
Self - Steam-Engine Driver (uncredited)
Elizabeth Jenkins
Self - Tim's Mother (uncredited)
Elvin Jenkins
Self - Tim's Father (uncredited)
Timothy James Jenkins
Self - Tim (uncredited)
Jennifer
Self - 5 Year-Old Girl (uncredited)
Frank Phillips
Self (BBC Newsreader) (uncredited)
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