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The Cockleshell Heroes

19551h 37mJosé Ferrer
IMDb 6.5

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"They Called Them "Canoe Commandos""

During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.

War
MissionWorld War IiBehind Enemy LinesU.s. MarineRoyal Marines

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What is The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) about?

During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.

Who stars in The Cockleshell Heroes?

The Cockleshell Heroes stars Trevor Howard (Captain Thompson), José Ferrer (Major Stringer), Anthony Newley (Marine Clarke), Victor Maddern (Sgt. Craig), Percy Herbert (Marine Lomas). The film was directed by José Ferrer.

How long is The Cockleshell Heroes?

The Cockleshell Heroes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955.

Is The Cockleshell Heroes worth watching?

The Cockleshell Heroes holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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