The Cockleshell Heroes (1955)
The Cockleshell Heroes
Fact-based Second World War drama in which eight British Marines carry out a daring operation to canoe into Bordeaux harbour, where they plan to sabotage the German fleet - a mission considered by many to be suicidal. Directed by and starring Jose Ferrer. With Trevor Howard, Dora Bryan and Anthony Newley
The Cockleshell Heroes airs on Film4 HD at 1:00 PM, Wednesday 5 March. (Subtitles.)
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Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Adventure
Factual
War
Jose Ferrer
Actor
Trevor Howard
Actor
Dora Bryan
Actor