London Can Take It!

London Can Take It!

The courage of a city is the courage of its people

1940 · 9 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary, War

A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.

Directed by Harry Watt · Written by Quentin Reynolds

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