
Channel Incident
Synopsis
During the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk in 1940, a young woman takes her motorboat to join the flotilla to rescue soldiers and also to search for her husband, a British soldier who was fighting in France and who may be among the troops waiting to be rescued.
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- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Bower
- Original Title
- Channel Incident
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Ministry of Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
Dallas Bower
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Anthony Asquith
Director
Dallas Bower
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What is Channel Incident about?
During the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk in 1940, a young woman takes her motorboat to join the flotilla to rescue soldiers and also to search for her husband, a British soldier who was fighting in France and who may be among the troops waiting to be rescued.
Who directed Channel Incident?
Channel Incident was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in Channel Incident?
The principal cast of Channel Incident includes Peggy Ashcroft, Gordon Harker, Robert Newton, Kenneth Griffith.
When was Channel Incident released and how long is it?
Channel Incident was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 9m.



















