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Q Ships

June 28, 1928 1h 18m

Originally released in 1928. Q Ships is a war film. directed by Geoffrey Barkas. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring J.P. Kennedy, Roy Travers, and Douglas Herald

Synopsis

During World War I, the British navy disguised some of its warships as civilian cargo ships, known as Q Ships, in order to fool the Germans. German U-boat commander Capt. Von Haag spots one of these ships, commanded by Adm. Sims, in the English Channel and begins tracking it, leading to a war of nerves between Von Haag and Sims.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 28, 1928 97 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BIF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Q Ships about?

During World War I, the British navy disguised some of its warships as civilian cargo ships, known as Q Ships, in order to fool the Germans. German U-boat commander Capt. Von Haag spots one of thes...

Who directed Q Ships?

Q Ships was directed by Geoffrey Barkas.

How long is Q Ships?

Q Ships has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was Q Ships released?

Q Ships was released on June 28, 1928 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Q Ships?

The main cast of Q Ships includes J.P. Kennedy, Roy Travers, Douglas Herald, Jack McEwan.