The Cockleshell Heroes
“They Called Them "Canoe Commandos"”
Synopsis
During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.
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Trevor Howard
Captain Thompson
José Ferrer
Major Stringer
Anthony Newley
Marine Clarke
Victor Maddern
Sgt. Craig
Percy Herbert
Marine Lomas
David Lodge
Marine Ruddock
Peter Arne
Marine Stevens
Graham Stewart
Marine Booth
John Fabian
Marine Cooney
John Van Eyssen
Marine Bradley
Robert Desmond
Marine Todd
Walter Fitzgerald
Gestapo Comdt.
Karl Stepanek
Assistant Gestapo Officer
Dora Bryan
Myrtie
Beatrice Campbell
Mrs Ruddock
Sydney Tafler
Policeman
Christopher Lee
Submarine Commander Alan Grieves
Pat McGrath
Marine Bellamy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes, Richard Maibaum
- Original Title
- The Cockleshell Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Warwick Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Ferrer
Bryan Forbes, Richard Maibaum
Ted Moore, John Wilcox
Alan Osbiston
Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
Bryan Forbes
Writer
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Richard Maibaum
Writer
José Ferrer
Director
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cockleshell Heroes
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What is The Cockleshell Heroes about?
During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.
Who directed The Cockleshell Heroes?
The Cockleshell Heroes was directed by José Ferrer.
Who stars in The Cockleshell Heroes?
The principal cast of The Cockleshell Heroes includes Trevor Howard, José Ferrer, Anthony Newley, Victor Maddern, Percy Herbert.
When was The Cockleshell Heroes released and how long is it?
The Cockleshell Heroes was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.