The Cockleshell Heroes
"They Called Them "Canoe Commandos""
Originally released in 1955. The Cockleshell Heroes is a war film. directed by José Ferrer.
Starring Trevor Howard, José Ferrer, and Anthony Newley
Synopsis
During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Trevor Howard
as Captain Thompson
José Ferrer
as Major Stringer
Anthony Newley
as Marine Clarke
Victor Maddern
as Sgt. Craig
Percy Herbert
as Marine Lomas
David Lodge
as Marine Ruddock
Peter Arne
as Marine Stevens
Graham Stewart
as Marine Booth
John Fabian
as Marine Cooney
John Van Eyssen
as Marine Bradley
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Warwick Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Cockleshell Heroes?
The Cockleshell Heroes has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Cockleshell Heroes released?
The Cockleshell Heroes was released on November 16, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cockleshell Heroes?
The main cast of The Cockleshell Heroes includes Trevor Howard, José Ferrer, Anthony Newley, Victor Maddern, Percy Herbert.