The Blue Peter
“A Stirring Saga of the Sea -- and a Heart-warming story about a place that makes boys men and men into heroes”
Synopsis
A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.
Top Cast
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Kieron Moore
Mike Merriworth
Sarah Lawson
Gwyneth Thomas
Greta Gynt
Mary Griffin
Mervyn Johns
Captain Snow
Harry Fowler
Charlie Barton
Anthony Newley
Fred Starling
John Charlesworth
Andrew Griffin
Brian Roper
Tony Mullins
Edwin Richfield
Number One
Ram Gopal
Dr. Tigara
Russell Napier
Raymond Curtis
Mary Kerridge
Mrs. Snow
Don McCorkindale
Tubby
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolf Rilla
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Sharp
- Original Title
- The Blue Peter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Beaconsfield Productions, Group 3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolf Rilla
Don Sharp
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf Rilla
Director
Don Sharp
Writer
Don Sharp
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Peter
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What is The Blue Peter about?
A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.
Who directed The Blue Peter?
The Blue Peter was directed by Wolf Rilla.
Who stars in The Blue Peter?
The principal cast of The Blue Peter includes Kieron Moore, Sarah Lawson, Greta Gynt, Mervyn Johns, Harry Fowler.
When was The Blue Peter released and how long is it?
The Blue Peter was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Peter?
The Blue Peter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).