P.Q. 17
Synopsis
"That order to scatter was as good as a death sentence to those merchant ships. And there isn't one officer or rating who doesn't agree with me." A British Allied convoy designated for the Soviet Union comes under attack from German forces during World War II.
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Richard Briers
Jack Broome
Paul Copley
PO Jordan
Philip Bloomfield
Chief Yeoman Blood
Tony Caunter
Coxswain
Simon Heywood
Lt. Lloyd
Norman McDonald
Surgeon Lt. McKendrick
Osmund Bullock
Lt. Colin Beale
Frederick Treves
Admiral Jack Tovey
Rowena Cooper
Sybil Broome
John Horsley
Admiral Nicholas
Christopher Villiers
Sub-Lt. Larkin
Joshua Le Touzel
Simon Broome
Sylvester Morand
Commander Richards
Patrick Troughton
Commodore Londonderry
Susie Jenkinson
Third Officer Wren
Richard Beale
Capt. Bulteel
Edward Lyon
Lt. Cmdr. Peter Gretton
Blain Fairman
Lt. Cmdr. Hollerith
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Milner
- Original Title
- P.Q. 17
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cox
Roger Milner
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Frank Cox
Director
Roger Milner
Writer
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What is P.Q. 17 about?
"That order to scatter was as good as a death sentence to those merchant ships. And there isn't one officer or rating who doesn't agree with me." A British Allied convoy designated for the Soviet Union comes under attack from German forces during World War II.
Who directed P.Q. 17?
P.Q. 17 was directed by Frank Cox.
Who stars in P.Q. 17?
The principal cast of P.Q. 17 includes Richard Briers, Paul Copley, Philip Bloomfield, Tony Caunter, Simon Heywood.
When was P.Q. 17 released and how long is it?
P.Q. 17 was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 50m.