The Cockleshell Heroes 1955 Directed by Jos Ferrer Synopsis During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. Picture by Steve Fryer. Posters are sourced from TMDb and Posteritati, and appear for you and visitors to your profile and content, depending on settings. Thompson gives Ruddock enough time to beat up his wife's paramour, then drives him back to camp. At the time it was known as Hollywood-by-Sea. Forbes had been writing a lot of short stories and journalistic pieces, and had done some uncredited work on the screenplay for Warwick's The Black Knight. During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. The Borrowers, and The Lazarus Child. ", "Worthing Dome Cinema was used in the 1987 film "Wish You Were Here", starring Emily Lloyd. | Of course it finished with everyone singing "Out of town". Many stars from stage and screen lived on the Beach in what was known as Bungalow Town. Inside the Main Gate of the Royal Marines Eastney Barracks on Cromwell Road, Southsea. The next exercise sees the squad canoeing up the Thames to their objective at Deptford. There is a pub right next to the barracks. Who goes there?" Fortunately the station building and the platform remain as can be seen in this picture by James. Captain Thompson and Marine Ruddock row through a lock that's opened to allow a cargo ship through. Timewatch - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com . Ferrer and Trevor Howard are superb as feuding mission leaders. The Dogs of War is 304809131826 Having been arrested for canoeing in a restricted area, Major Geoffrey Stringer RM (Jos Ferrer) reports for duty. The way that you can see Big Ben and Tower Bridge in the same shot out of every window in London. The Head's study was used for a caning session! Arriving at the guardhouse by taxi, 10934 Marine Bradley reports to Sergeant Craig. Quote: Originally Posted by drush9999. Stringer is the enthusiastic promoter of commando operations requiring daring and initiative, but has no experience leading men or operations. 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. When the cast were sent off on a survival course, near their completion Jose Ferrer was filmed in a lorry which was waiting at a rail level crossing. Ruddock, one of the men, goes AWOL due to marital problems. It would be great if a search could be instigated and information compiled as it would be great snap shot of that era. A derilict barn on the Duke of Norfolk's estate was burned down as part of the action. It is believed Burton was the oldest soldier in Lord Cardigans regiment at the age of 45. The Cockleshell Heroes (558) 1 h 33 min 1956 During World War II a group of volunteers are trained secretly for over a year. When the cast were sent off on a survival course, near their completion Jose Ferrer was filmed in a lorry which was. A group of former Royal Marines are aiming to recreate one of the most daring raids of World War Two. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! It was built by one of my favourite local people, Blessed Margaret Pole and was her favourite house. also Joss Ackland. The location also appears in 'Find the Lady' as well as 'And the Same to You'. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines, when Special Boat Service commandos infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using . ..AND MY CLAIM TO FAME : I have a photo of Sean Connery's hat!! war, soldiers, combat, fought or military, disaster, exciting, boats, voyage or adventure, spy, agent, intrigue, thriller or suspense. When a test mission ends disastrously, Stringer admits his mistake and turns to Thompson, who soon whips the marines into shape. The marine steals a pint of milk as he passes the float. The scene where 007 is captured and released on a bridge in north Korea was also filmed here in a near by quarry pit in the woods. At the time 1976 it was quite a tourist attraction. From James Bond to Pride and Predjudice, the south has a long and varied history of providing locations for films. In one scene you can clearly see the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tower) in the background. This was directed by Euan Lloyd, who worked for Warwick, and featured Howard. The biggest problem is, The Cockleshell Heroes is also lacking in flavour. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. Jack Eyston owns the Mapledurham estate and remembers it well. Tonally, The Cockleshell Heroes is utterly incongruous, taking a bizarrely lighthearted route for what is a pretty serious subject mattera true life men on a mission story in which most of the participants ended up being executed by their German captors. (G18) Free Postage. (and this prompted me to finally grab a cheap copy of The Cockleshell Heroes, just in case.I've enjoyed previous Sheldon Hall extras on other Eureka titles, so that alone is enough to warrant a purchase). There is an hour of training montages before the actual mission begins. (Help for Heroes Charity). Steve Fryer repeats an earlier shot for this comparison. The money the studios paid him helped to restore the near derelict watermill which is the only working one on the Thames now. During an exercise in which the men are dropped almost 400 miles from the barracks dressed as enemy soldiers, Major Stringer enters a darkened garden in search of transport. During the Second World War, newly promoted Major Stringer of the Royal Marines devises a novel idea for a raid. The Cockleshell Heroes (1956) Film details Featuring Jos Ferrer Trevor Howard Dora Bryan Director Jos Ferrer Countries United Kingdom USA Year 1956 Genre War Type Film Category Fiction Synopsis The training of a group of volunteers as commandos to blow up ships in Bordeaux Harbour. The Four Horse Shoes in Chobham near Woking. The Captain is told about Major Stringer whilst viewing the base. the progress film company had a studio here because of the perfect lighting conditions. Actors: Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely. This appears to be near Gallions Point on the north bank of the River Thames as indicated by the distinctive arrangement of the three chimneys of Woolwich Power Station in the distance. "I remember Tommy being filmed in the area when I was at school. Directed by Jos Ferrer. Said to be the film that gave producer Cubby Broccoli the Bond bug, the most intriguing things one can say about it all occur behind the scenes; there's quite a funny piece of trivia concerning Bryan Forbes initial screenplay which was rewritten at director/star Jose Ferrrer's request by future Bond scribe Richard Maibaum, only for Forbes to return to the project at the request of producer Irving. the scenes were shot in Bracknell, when it was developing as a New Town. The station closed in 1953. I've been on quite the WW2 action adventure binge recently, they haven't all been great but this one is certainly the oddest specimen, a film directed by and starring Jos Ferrer in what is quite clearly an ego trip. At a critical stage of the war, fast Merchant ships operating from Bordeaux were seriously endangering the British blockade. The hall was packed to its 100 capacity and we are going for a second run on Jan 10th for those who couldnt get in. Walking past a sign calling for blood donors, Lomas has an idea. "It's going to be pretty cold out there and they'll really feel the weather, so when they first get into the river, they'll know it.". Anyone know what pub it is/was ? This was possibly at the footbridge opposite Fernhill Street on Albert Road, west of North Woolwich station. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. After moving by night and hiding by day, only four crews reach the target, where they plant limpet mines on a number of German cargo ships. . The former barracks has now been given over to private housing. Production Company: Warwick Film Productions, Stars: Jos Ferrer, Dora Bryan, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern, Anthony Newley, Sydney Tafler, Gladys Henson, Christopher Lee, Sam Kydd Four, including Thompson and Ruddock, are captured while the other four are killed on the way to the docks. Naturally we ended with relevant clips of Charlie moon. Dave provides this comparison shot of the ford now with the motorway adjacent. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Normally when a film is a snapshot of its time, remakers should leave well alone, but this might be an exception. Looking towards Barking Reach on the north bank of the Thames. If you are lucky you might even find the engine, that was used in the crash, buried in the field. Only two men survived the mission - Major Herbert "Blondie" Hasler and Corporal Bill Sparks. The London I Love Written in 1941 and sung by Lana in the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heores. John Hicks took this best possible match as the site of the ford is now buried under the M3 which runs to the left of this newer crossing. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. IMDb The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) Filming & Production Showing all 12 items Jump to: Filming Locations (11) Filming Dates (1) Filming Locations Edit Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK 5 of 5 found this interesting Fort Brockhurst Station, Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK (train passing through) 4 of 4 found this interesting I was in my teens at the time and was helping out in the nursery garden attached to the hall and actually met and got the autographs of both Redford and Farrow and they also posed for photographs for me. Good luck! Thompson (Trevor Howard) is e. "I live in Aldershot just down the hill from the Beaumont housing estate which was once the south cavalry barracks which was used in the 1968 film the Charge Of the Light Brigade. Letterboxd Limited. So too was Richard Widmark[7] who ended up making A Prize of Gold for the company instead. Lieutenant Colonel Herbert "Blondie" Hasler, RM, the leader of the real-life raid, was seconded to Warwick Films as a technical advisor. Cockleshell Heroes is 7.99 with free delivery from hit.co.uk (formerly base.com) Noticed they have Sunrise (11.99) and City Girl (10.29) from there, or 10.49 from MusicMagpie for the latter (it's OOS on Rarewaves already). Is the information and enjoyment enough to donate 10 towards our running costs. Premiere Information World premiere in London: 16 Nov 1955; San Diego, CA premiere: 17 Apr 1956 Production Company Warwick Film Productions, Ltd. Distribution Company Columbia Pictures Corp. Country Great Britain and United States Location London, England, Great Britain; Tagus River,Portugal Screenplay Information Just two crews made it almost the 100 miles to the port - canoeing solely by night and resting by day - to plant mines on the enemy ships. Paul Hatlee captured this shot of the range. Most of the stars commuted from London but Donald Sutherland lived nearby, though he did keep himself to himself as Jack recalls. Looking onto Chertsey station from Railway Approach bridge in Chertsey, Surrey. It's just the whole movie feels cliched, which is a shame. And it's still there as Paul's comparison view shows. The raiders then disembark and begin their attack. Impressed by Ruddock's apparent stamina the WVS Driver (Judith Furse) says farewell. The commandos are inserted into the sea close to the mouth of the Gironde river in their Cockle Mk II collapsible canoes as Greaves resubmerges and HMS Tuna disappears. Thompson represents the old guard of traditional ship's detachments. I remember seeing a sports car driven up a launch ramp from the road and exploding as it hit the canal bridge. After that the Victor Meldew series had one episode filmed in the village. By Tony Pendrey in forum British Films and Chat, By Ink8455 in forum Looking for a Video/DVD (TV), http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/visit_find.htm, Flash Earth satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash, Heroes: the Greatest War Movies Ever! Many changes had taken place in the twenty years from 1954 to the seventies but many landmarks filmed survived.I would like to see the film again the story and acting fantastic.". If you want to see Portsmouth and its environs on file the Tommy must be the film. Seeing Stowe House draped in swastikas with a huge burning pyre in the foreground surrounded by groups of Nazis, SS and Brown Shirted boy brigades marching to and fro was a vision not to be missed. I met all the actors and have many photos of a great event. Mobilesite. He was also a renowned theatre director and had just directed his first feature, The Shrike (1955). Cockleshell Heroes Date: 1955 Director: Jos Ferrer Production Company: Warwick Film Productions Stars: Jos Ferrer, Dora Bryan, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern, Anthony Newley, Sydney Tafler, Gladys Henson, Christopher Lee, Sam Kydd Location (s): Cornwall, Hampshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey Region (s): London C-D, South East A-D, South West I would love to see the film if it was completed. The Cockleshell Heroes raided Nazi-occupied Bordeaux in December 1942 in 'Operation Frankton'. [24], During filming, the two survivors of the mission told the producers they had no idea what the cargo was in the ships that were destroyed. The bridge was replaced in 1994 and the road diverted. "It was not a happy picture at all," said Forbes. The Four Horse Shoes public house at Burrow Hill Green, Chobham in Surrey with Burrow Hill House to the right. We will mention anyone who helps and give full credit for all location shots received. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). | His team of twelve commandos - two per Cockle Mk II - would then row the canoes via the estuary into the Bordeaux harbor. Captain Thompson watches as the squad attempt to handle canoes. Instead it decides to focus much more of its time on stuff that also didn't make a great deal of sense. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Studios Columbia Pictures Warwick Film Productions Country UK Language English Alternative Titles TMDb Difficult to find or see these days but I have it on DVD which I found in the USA. World War II action film about the training of ten marines for a sabotage mission. After limpet mines have been attached to ships, soldiers scan the water as the canoeists attempt to escape. I live with in a stones throw of it. Trading Score: 6. He is given command of a small group of volunteers. In 1955 a heavily fictionalised version of the story was depicted in the film The Cockleshell Heroes made by Warwick Films, and starring Anthony Newley, Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, Victor Maddern, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer who was also the director. Wikipedia Information. [29][30], One Foreword for CHFWitness by Matthew Little, former RMM Archivist and librarian, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) - Jos Ferrer - Cast and Crew - AllMovie", Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Cockleshell_Heroes&oldid=1132784646, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 15:34. This is Peter's shot of the same location. Elsewhere, level crossing gates swing against the roadway. The River Thames with Woolwich Power Station penetrating the skyline. Amongst the laughable miniature work and perfunctory set design, it is well-paced and incidentally tense. To the left is Eastney Barracks Officers Mess and on the right is Eastney Fort, or Battery, East. [27] The film performed poorly at the US box office, like most British war movies of this era. Kellys Heroes Blu-Ray [Uk] New Bluray $26.99 Buy It Now , $5.00 Shipping , eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: themusesaustralia (217,468) 99.1% , Location: South Australia, AU , Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 354608568981 The Cockleshell Heroes; Donate to keep BritMovie alive. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. [21], Irving Allen decided Maibaum's script did not have enough comedy, so he had Forbes rewrite Maibaum's revision and direct some sequences without telling Ferrer. Made by fans in Aotearoa New Zealand. Unfortunately I never discovered where this bit was filmed. The score is overbearing and insanely dramatic. With stars like Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Larry Hagman and Jean Marsh around, the villagers would often turn up to watch filming. The Cockleshell Heroes 1955 Directed by Jos Ferrer Synopsis During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. "Sahara was filmed at Hawley Lake SC in Farnborough. There were however may elements added, especially during the raid itself, to make the story more dramatic. Alerted to the possible nature of the mission, enemy troops are sent to the harbour. The film briefly uses several railway locations including the level crossing (Military Road) adjacent to Fort Brockhurst railway station on the (by then "goods only") Gosport branch in Hampshire. The location was seen in The Odd Job, On the Double and High Treason. [8], Eventually, Jos Ferrer was signed to star, with Terence Young to direct. I would have thought that the novelty of a WW2 mission where the heroes in question were going to try and outmanoeuvre the might of the German fleet with a bunch of canoes would be enough to carry a film on its own. The Cockleshell Heroes User reviews Read user reviews Today's best video The week in TV Telly addict Andrew Collinscasts his critical eye over New Worlds (above), Klondike, The Trip to Italy,. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised.