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 BBC Two Northern Ireland at 9:00 AM, Monday 29 December. (Subtitles.)
Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Adventure
Factual
War
Jose Ferrer
Actor
Trevor Howard
Actor
Dora Bryan
Actor