San Demetrio London
Synopsis
Based on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set afire in the middle of the Atlantic by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer and then had been abandoned. When one of the lifeboats drifted back to the burning tanker the day after, and found that she still hadn't exploded, they decided to board her and put out the fires. Eventually, they managed to start the engine again and decided to try to reach Britain against all odds.
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Walter Fitzgerald
Chief Engineer Charles Pollard - M.V. San Demetrio
Ralph Michael
2nd. Officer Hawkins - M.V. San Demetrio
Neville Mapp
3rd. Engineer Willey - M.V. San Demetrio
Barry Letts
Apprentice John Jones - M.V. San Demetrio
Frederick Piper
Boatswain W.E. Fletcher - M.V. San Demetrio
Gordon Jackson
Messboy John Jamieson - M.V. San Demetrio
Robert Beatty
'Yank' Preston - M.V. San Demetrio
Mervyn Johns
Greaser John Boyle - M.V. San Demetrio
James Donald
Gunnery Officer - H.M.S. Jervis Bay
Nigel Clarke
R.J.E Dodds - Shipping Manager
Arthur Young
Captain George Waite - M.V. San Demetrio
Michael Allen
Cadet Roy Housden - M.V. San Demetrio
Herbert Cameron
Pumpman Davies
Charles Victor
Deckhand
James McKechnie
Deckhand
David Horne
Mr. Justice Langton
Duncan McIntyre
Deckhand
John Owers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hamer, Charles Frend, F. Tennyson Jesse
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- San Demetrio London
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
Robert Hamer, Charles Frend, F. Tennyson Jesse
John Greenwood
Eily Boland
Robert Hamer, Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Frend
Director
Robert Hamer
Producer
Robert Hamer
Writer
Charles Frend
Writer
F. Tennyson Jesse
Writer
Eily Boland
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About San Demetrio London
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What is San Demetrio London about?
Based on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set afire in the middle of the Atlantic by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer and then had been abandoned. When one of the lifeboats drifted back to the burning tanker the day after, and found that she still hadn't exploded, they decided to board her and put out the fires. Eventually, they managed to start the engine again and decided to try to reach Britain against all odds.
Who directed San Demetrio London?
San Demetrio London was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in San Demetrio London?
The principal cast of San Demetrio London includes Walter Fitzgerald, Ralph Michael, Neville Mapp, Barry Letts, Frederick Piper.
When was San Demetrio London released and how long is it?
San Demetrio London was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for San Demetrio London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for San Demetrio London was composed by John Greenwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for San Demetrio London?
San Demetrio London holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).