mission,world war ii,behind enemy lines,u.s. marine,royal marines

The Cockleshell Heroes (1955)

Poster for The Cockleshell Heroes

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
José Ferrer
  • Profile picture of Trevor Howard
    Captain Thompson Trevor Howard
  • Profile picture of José Ferrer
    Major Stringer José Ferrer
  • Profile picture of Anthony Newley
    Marine Clarke Anthony Newley
  • Profile picture of Victor Maddern
    Sgt. Craig Victor Maddern
  • Profile picture of Percy Herbert
    Marine Lomas Percy Herbert
  • Profile picture of David Lodge
    Marine Ruddock David Lodge
  • Profile picture of Peter Arne
    Marine Stevens Peter Arne
  • Profile picture of John Fabian
    Marine Cooney John Fabian

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Keywords

  • mission
  • world war ii
  • behind enemy lines
  • u.s. marine
  • royal marines