Give Us This Day

Overview

Exiled from Hollywood because of the blacklist, director Edward Dmytryk found temporary refuge in England during the late 1940s. His film, Give Us This Day, shot entirely in London, transports viewers to Depression-era New York. Sam Wanamaker stars as the patriarch of an Italian immigrant family, grappling with the harsh realities of survival amid economic turmoil. The film poignantly captures the struggles of immigrants facing adversity, showcasing Dmytryk's skill in storytelling even while navigating a challenging period in his own career.