| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 114 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Classic DVD series
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Classic DVD series.
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| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Cast: Noel Coward, Richard Attenborough, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson, Joyce Carey, Kay Walsh, Michael Wilding. |
| Credits |
Photographer, Ronald Neame; editors, Thelma Myers, David Lean ; music, Noel Coward. |
| Summary |
The story of the H.M.S. Torrin, a British naval ship, from its construction through its destruction in World War II. As the surviving crew cling to life boats and wreckage awaiting rescue, they flashback to their homes and loved ones and in so doing recall just why they are fighting and whom they are fighting for. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1942. |
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Extras: Film info ; Facts & trivia ; Trailer ; John Mills bio ; Noel Coward bio ; Photo gallery. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Sea life -- Drama.
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Destroyers (Warships) -- Drama.
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Shipwreck survival -- Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British -- Drama.
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Battleships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
War films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Coward, Noël, 1899-1973. Screenwriter. Director. Producer. Actor.
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Lean, David, 1908-1991. Director.
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Mills, John, 1908-2005. Actor.
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Miles, Bernard, 1907-1991. Actor.
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Johnson, Celia, 1908-1982. Actor.
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Walsh, Kay. Actor.
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Wilding, Michael, 1912-1979. Actor.
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Attenborough, Richard. Actor.
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Carey, Joyce, 1898-1993.
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Diamond Entertainment Corporation.
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British Lion Films.
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Two Cities Films.
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Universal Pictures Corporation.
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TGG Direct (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
011891970327 |
| Music No. |
97032 Diamond Entertainment |
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