The Heroes
Synopsis
Based on a true story, The Heroes follows one of the most extraordinary and heroic exploits of World War II. After months of rigorous training in the north of Australia, a team of 14 men, most barely out of their teens, set sail from Cairns on board a leaky old fishing boat called 'The Krait'. Their mission, code-named Operation Jaywick, became a tense voyage through thousands of kilometres of Japanese held territory to launch a daring attack on Singapore Harbour. The raid is a success but within sight of safety they encounter a Japanese destroyer, and all prepare to die rather than be taken prisoner.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crombie
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Yeldham, Ronald McKie
- Original Title
- The Heroes
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Peter Yeldham, Ronald McKie
Anthony Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crombie
Director
Anthony Buckley
Producer
Peter Yeldham
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heroes
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What is The Heroes about?
Based on a true story, The Heroes follows one of the most extraordinary and heroic exploits of World War II. After months of rigorous training in the north of Australia, a team of 14 men, most barely out of their teens, set sail from Cairns on board a leaky old fishing boat called 'The Krait'. Their mission, code-named Operation Jaywick, became a tense voyage through thousands of kilometres of Japanese held territory to launch a daring attack on Singapore Harbour. The raid is a success but within sight of safety they encounter a Japanese destroyer, and all prepare to die rather than be taken prisoner.
Who directed The Heroes?
The Heroes was directed by Donald Crombie.
Who stars in The Heroes?
The principal cast of The Heroes includes Paul Rhys, John Bach, Briony Behets, John Bonney, John Hargreaves.
When was The Heroes released and how long is it?
The Heroes was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 3h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heroes?
The Heroes holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).