Action Stations
Synopsis
"Action Stations" documents the work of a Canadian corvette escorting Allied convoys across the North Atlantic during World War II. Combining staged battle reconstruction with observational footage, the film portrays shipboard training, life at sea, and the pursuit and sinking of an enemy submarine.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- lan Field
- Original Title
- Action Stations
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens
lan Field
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
lan Field
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Action Stations.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Action Stations.
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
list9
More Like Action Stations
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Action Stations
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Action Stations about?
"Action Stations" documents the work of a Canadian corvette escorting Allied convoys across the North Atlantic during World War II. Combining staged battle reconstruction with observational footage, the film portrays shipboard training, life at sea, and the pursuit and sinking of an enemy submarine.
Who directed Action Stations?
Action Stations was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in Action Stations?
The principal cast of Action Stations includes Not specified.
When was Action Stations released and how long is it?
Action Stations was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 45m.