After the film was completed, Broccoli claimed that the Duke of Edinburgh and Lord Mountbatten told him the contents of the cargo were radar equipment bound for Japan. Shoreham airport was used in the Da Vinci Code more recently.". As the darkness settled on Stowe House the small crowd that had gathered were ordered to hush as they taped the scene. Report this film, You Aint Seen Me, Right? The Summer Watchlist Trawl, Films I Watched On TCM / Film4 While I Was 'Working'. In 1942, 10 Royal Marine canoeists embarked on a mission to attach mines to enemy supply ships in Bordeaux. Clocktower Drive now runs through the archway at the former Eastney Barracks. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Genre war Themes [18], During production the film was sometimes known as Survivors Two. The Marines were formed 28 October 1664. Bookings: 07795 342639E-Mail: Jayne@jaynedarling.co.ukWebsite htt. Many years ago I travelled up to Stowe House (Stowe School/Landscape Gardens part of the National Trust)near Buckingham (my hometown) in my lovely old Renault 4 to watch the BOOK BURNING SCENE from Indiana Jones LAST CRUSADE being filmed. For today's audience however, the real star of the movie is the quaint social comment the film provides, and the fascinating location backdrop of 1955 post-war Britain. THE COCKLESHELL HEROES is an intense, exciting war drama with a core of tragedy. This film was made before the Railway Children film and Walkabout, when Jenny Agutter was relatively unknown. It starred Max Bygraves as a local lad who's childhood girlfriend was played by Patricia Driscol, who used to be Maid Marion to Richard Greens Robin Hood in the old T.V. The Older Persons Day Centre at Heathlands, Wildridings was shown as a Primary School, while the Police Station was in fact the Council Offices in external views. Cast Jack Warner,Michael Medwin, Gordon Harker.I remember this film very well in the 1970s when first viewed at the time living in Crowthorne. "Hi Tom I am a Master at Milton Abbey and we have had Five film units filming here at Milton Abbey School or close by. Fortunately all the smokers eventually disappeared into a puff of smoke. He hated the title of both and left his role as technical adviser for the former to try to set the matter right in the latter. A decent "grandad" flick but it's not winning any awards for originality. ", "Worthing Dome Cinema was used in the 1987 film "Wish You Were Here", starring Emily Lloyd. Paul Hatlee captured this shot of the range. Wikipedia Information. While the two are having a drink, Stringer takes the truck. ", "Sound subject Tom. Full Cast and Crew The two corvettes were both scrapped shortly after filming (in 1956 and 1958 respectively). Naturally we ended with relevant clips of Charlie moon. ', The Great St. Trinians Train Robbery, Allez France, The Earth Dies Screaming and Nothing Barred. In between shooting sessions I took pictures of the various sets, ie the shop and the inn! The Cockleshell 22 project sees 10 former marines kayak the same route to mark the 80th anniversary of the raid. April, 1802, His Majesty, King George III, directed that they should be styled THE ROYAL MARINES. The studio paid for them to be removed and a large communal mast was put up in a field just outside the village. [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. Further DetailsTitle: Bendix Field: The History of an Airport and Legendary Pilot 284688569556 He meets up with his old sweetheart.You can probably guess the rest. Read about our approach to external linking. The Captain drives Ruddock back to barracks. Military Road looking north captured by James. When Thompson and the other prisoners refuse to divulge what their mission was, they are shot by firing squad, just as the mines explode. Jack Eyston owns the Mapledurham estate and remembers it well. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid by canoe-borne British commandos on shipping in Bordeaux Harbour. A popular stage play also. It's in Gosport. The raid is successful, but only Stringer and Clarke manage to escape. Johnny Maton advises that this is Green Lane in Shepperton, Middlesex. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised. 07-08-09 12:52 PM #22. dadsarmy. A car arrives at the guardhouse. See production, box office & company info, Interesting war movie accurately based on actual deeds about the blowing up of German battleships in Bordeaux, Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK. Several local kids were in the original film and also attended the show. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). Its significance reportedly led Winston Churchill to say he believed the raid could have shortened the war by six months. I recently ran a film show in the hall called "Upton GreyThe way we were"It consisted of our own film clips from various villagers cut onto a DVD of the Silver and Golden jubilee celebrations in the village together with other events going back over fifty years or so. Clarke and the other watch as the mine detonates off shore. The following morning, enemy soldiers saturate the area as they begin the search for more saboteurs. The studio was sited initially at the Old Fort and later near where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands today. And they'll never get to Bordeaux that way. Imdb gives locations as Shepperton Studios & Portugal but anyone know details? GAUMONT BRITISH / GAINSBOROUGH PICTURES star. [20], In order to get permission to film in Portugal, Warwick Films had to make a documentary about the country, April in Portugal. it had a serious fire a few days after filmimg, but the film crew managed to film it and it was included in the film. In one scene you can clearly see the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tower) in the background. Film/TV Title: WWE - The Triumph And Tragedy Of World Class Championship Wres. The squad are driven to Portsmouth to board a submarine. Facing Parliament Square from Great George Street SW1 with the Houses of Parliament in the background. Julian Neal points out that the costumiers to the left of the capture also appear in 'No Trace'. The station was also used to transport ammunition into Harewood forest during WW2. Regretfully I did not witness the attempted escape on the Thames, doubling up as the North Sea, Pity that would have been worth having.". The marines' mission was so daring and dramatic, it was immortalised in the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heroes. IMDb Alerted to the possible nature of the mission, enemy troops are sent to the harbour. Accepting that Captain Thompson has different ideas about discipline, Major Stringer restarts training. By using collapsible canoes, he believes it is possible for commandos to reach an enemy-held harbour undetected and blow up ships with limpet mines. [3], In 1953, it was reported that the Australian author Hugh Hastings was working on a script called "Cockleshell Heroes" for the star Gregory Peck and the director Lewis Milestone. "I remember Tommy being filmed in the area when I was at school. The Cockleshell Heroes The Royal Marine commandos trained around Portsmouth for four months ahead of their secret mission in December 1942. Steve Fryer provides this shot of the same building which is now private apartments. "As a young lad 12-13 years old in the 1950's, attending Fairfields boys school in Basingstoke, found out that a film was being made in a village close bye. This was possibly at the footbridge opposite Fernhill Street on Albert Road, west of North Woolwich station. Chances for success are very small. And our local cathedrals are accustomed to Hollywood rolling into town. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. I got a good part in it as a Master (again) as did a colleague Peter Lord. In the background is the parade ground at Eastney Barracks. I believe that it has featured in 'The Davinci Code' and episodes of 'Poirot' and 'Tenko'. 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 Location found by James Churcher. Following on from the Eagle Has Landed, I was fortunate enough to be on hand when the film was being shot at Mapledurham. in the film - as a hairdresser. The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who . The marine curses after being drenched when a car speeds through the ford. This resulted in the ship dropping the first depth charges being seen with F383 on its side but in the next shot it has F384 on the side. Many of the barrack buildings seen in the film still exist including the military buildings further up the beach where the scene to dispose of the live explosive device before its fuse time expired was filmed. The two men fled through occupied France, eventually reaching the small town of La Role three dozen miles southeast of Bordeaux, where the pair were betrayed to the local authorities when Lt Mackinnon needed treatment for a knee injury. The station building survived the lines closure but the track did not. You can make donations via PayPal at the Powell and Pressburger site. After more exercises, two man canoes are handled correctly. Upload subtitles. Jose Ferrer was both star and director of the British WW2 . I will always remember the opening scene, the vicar riding his bike down the hill out of control and ending up in the duck pond. 21 reviews In December 1942, ten Royal Marines launched a daring canoe attack on German ships lying in Bordeaux harbour - a hazardous and successful offensive, in which only two survived. )we have one of the Ripping Yarns programmes ( with boys used as extras being 'crucified' in Main Quad. July 20, 2022 by Arnold Lynn In 1955, the British film The Cockleshell Heroes was released, which portrays a highly fictionalized version of the raid, fashioned to uplift the spirits of a gloomy post-war Britain. The two men were handed over to the Gestapo, but never betrayed their mission or their comrades. This film has very fond memories, my late father was the organist at the church for many years. 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 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Their mission is to blow up a giant battleship in an enemy-held French port. This is HMS Dolphin in Gosport in Hampshire and left of centre is the 100ft Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) which was also seen in Above Us the Waves. Having removed the enemy uniform, Ruddock runs through the streets in his underclothes. The parade ground at Eastney Barracks. He claims to have joined up in 1918 just in time to take part in the Battle of Cambrai. Speaking at a launch event at Eastney in Portsmouth, where training for the original mission was carried out, retired Royal Marine commando Ben Mason said it would be "pretty tough". Show All, 97mins Date: 1955 The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and Jos Ferrer, who also directed. Trading Score: 6. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer, who also directed. The Royal Navy ships, HMSFlint Castle and HMSLeeds Castle, were used to portray a German anti-submarine vessel dropping depth charges. Shepperton station on Station Approach off Green Lane in Shepperton. Major Stringer: Thompson, I'm training these men, not you. Only two of the men, who became known as the Cockleshell Heroes, survived the operation by escaping to Spain across the Pyrenees. Many stars from stage and screen lived on the Beach in what was known as Bungalow Town. - LUMP'S FORT - 1941-42 HEADQUARTERS FOR OPERATION FRANKTON TRAINING.PHOTO;JONATHAN EASTLAND/AJAX RM DXJ96A - THE COCKLESHELL HEROES Thompson gives Ruddock enough time to beat up his wife's paramour, then drives him back to camp. You are in: South Today > Tell Tom > Film Locations. The truck conveying Major Stringer and Cooney slows down when nearing a pub. Actors: Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely. Free shipping for many products! Turning on to Military Road from Station Road, Gosport, Hampshire with Fort Brockhurst station to the left. Clarke nears a costume hire shop where he spots a uniform in the window. Part of it was filmed at Poole harbour in 1964 (I think). So too was Richard Widmark[7] who ended up making A Prize of Gold for the company instead. Drama 2002 1 hr 37 min U Starring Jos Ferrer, Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley Director Jos Ferrer Trailers During the Second World War, newly promoted Major Stringer of the Royal Marines devises a novel idea for a raid. The film was a box office hit in 1956 and was quickly followed by the publication of . The training camp scenes in the film were shot at Eastney Barracks in Southsea, Hampshire. By January 1955, it was announced that Ferrer would direct as well as star in The Cockleshell Heroes. 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. I appeared in it for all of five seconds, as I was on my bicycle. The producer, Cubby Broccoli, went on to produce films about a famous fictional commander of the Royal Navy in the James Bond franchise. Captain Thompson: Your men give the impression of being an ill-disciplined rabble. 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 WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. "Back in the 70's Hollywood came to Warfield, near Bracknell when the Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow was using the location of Warfield Hall for one of the scenes. James Churcher tells us that this is a Drummond class T9 passing through Fort Brockhurst. Enemy troops discover Stevens and Bradley on a French beach as they sleep after losing their canoe during the 75 mile row from the submarine. Thompson represents the old guard of traditional ship's detachments. The Cockleshell Heroes (English) 0 references. To the right stand the targets of Eastney Rifle Range. There is a pub right next to the barracks. "In The Eagle Has Landed, the American HQ with Larry Hagman as an Army Officer, was Warfield Hall near Bracknell, which also featured in episodes of The Professionals with Bodie and Doyle. The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using folding kayaks. [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. Having found Ruddock in a nearby pub, the Captain takes him to the house. [10], The script was written by Bryan Forbes who was better known at the time as an actor. He said: "For me this has been about an adventure but also to pay our respects and follow in the footsteps of these guys. All this during harsh December weather. John Pound Scrap Yard. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and Jos Ferrer, who also directed. I watched from behind a barrier and a number of burly security men in the chilly evening air as Harrison Ford and (the ever cool) Sean Connery were put through their paces. Let me know if you've had a brush with Hollywood. Ruddock stumbles onward. There have been significant changes to the station building as Nick Boorman's comparison shows. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Maj. Stringer (Jose Ferrer) needs to assemble a crack squad of British Royal Marines for a highly unusual mission. Clunky, unbelievable and in poor taste, Ferrer is out of his depth without canoe, wet-suit or snorkel. MARGARET LOCKWOOD: English actress. I'm the one who is responsible for the success or the failure of this project, so if you don't mind, we'll do it my way. 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 Kings Theatre - Elton John did hid Pinball Wizard part in there. 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. The station house is still standing in private ownership. Then ( with a good extra part worth 705) I took part in (1992) the Browning Version - it was actually mostly filmed at Milton Abbey by the way. The score is overbearing and insanely dramatic. 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 Borrowers, and The Lazarus Child. Though Capt. Has any silver screen magic taken place near you? A modern view of the parade ground from Steve Fryer. The Operation Frankton plan was to canoe almost 100 miles behind enemy lines to blow up a fleet of German ships moored at the port of Bordeaux in occupied France. In 1955 a film called "Charlie Moon" was filmed in Upton Grey and the nearby village of Greywell. Wikipedia advises that King George V Docks in North Woolwich E16 were used in the harbour scenes. Who goes there?" Most of the stars commuted from London but Donald Sutherland lived nearby, though he did keep himself to himself as Jack recalls. (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 1956-current, June 17, 1972, Page 45, Image 45, brought to you by Chappaqua Library, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. The film takes place during WW2 (1939-1945), but British Railways did not come into existence until 1947-1948 when the railways were nationalized. "Halt! 1 reference. I think it is worth a mention that the opening scene of SAHARA was also used as they transfored the lake to appear as an old narrow river where the boat makes its first journey before being later found in the dessert (morocco).". Posts to: Worldwide. In order to create the perfect look, film crews sometimes take drastic action - and in Mapledurham some of the alterations changed the look of the village permanently. Trevor Howard Jos Ferrer Anthony Newley Victor Maddern Percy Herbert David Lodge Peter Arne Graham Stewart John Fabian John Van Eyssen Robert Desmond Walter Fitzgerald Karl Stepanek Dora Bryan Beatrice Campbell Sydney Tafler Christopher Lee Pat McGrath, Columbia Pictures Warwick Film Productions, Operation Cockleshell, Cockle Shell Heroes, Operatie Kajak, War and historical adventure ", "Cockleshell Heroes was filmed round and about Eastney and Portsmouth. Technical Specs, Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK, Fort Brockhurst Station, Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK, Fraser range, Eastney, Hampshire, England, UK, Nutty Lane, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Old Charlton Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Shepperton Station, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK, Grunts, Guns and Grenades: Great Commando Films. The Parade Ground as it appears now with the air raid shelters removed. A house in Bacon Lane Hayling Island where Roger Daltry sat on the roofwith extras lining the pathway all dressed as representatives all various trades and professions while he sang "Come to my House" after 35 takes they got it right. Lighthearted fun men-on-a-mission film, lovingly restored, but the premise builds towards a covert operation in the third act that doesn't end up providing much suspense or spectacle. He is given command of a small group of volunteers. The Cockleshell Heroes ( 1955) Directed by: Jos Ferrer Written by: Bryan Forbes, George Kent, Richard Maibaum Starring: Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge, Dora Bryan, John Fabian, Jos Ferrer, Peter Arne, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern THE COCKLESHELL HEROES (1955) Directed by Jos Ferrer Available on Blu-Ray Film rights to the story eventually went to Warwick Films, a new production company based in Britain run by the American producers Albert Broccoli, who would later produce many James Bond films, and Irving Allen. Jos Ferrer does a solid job as director and star, and there isn't a bad performance among the cast. Item location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. On 29th. Amongst the laughable miniature work and perfunctory set design, it is well-paced and incidentally tense. At the end of November 12 set off from Portsmouth on Royal Navy submarine HMS Tuna. The biggest problem is, The Cockleshell Heroes is also lacking in flavour. The raid is launched soon afterwards by submarine in HMSTuna under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Greaves. ", "Who could forget that the town hall in Maidenhead featured as a hospital, well from the outside anyway!, in Carry on Doctors.! 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. Commanding officer Herbert "Blondie" Hasler had connections with both the film and the book. Lieutenant Colonel Herbert "Blondie" Hasler, RM, the leader of the real-life raid, was seconded to Warwick Films as a technical advisor. This featured in the film as well as many other local sites. The Royal Marines were given the job. My particular place of interest is Warblington Castle. Shepperton Studios with Littleton Park House in the background. If like me, you're a fan of movie restoration, EUREKA CLASSICS' newly released Blu-ray of "Cockleshell Heroes" is a superb example of the way it should be done. Images submitted must be in Landscape orientation, as would be seen on the cinema screen, not Portrait. This means we have had not only a "Python" in our road but James Bond (Sean Connery) as well.". ..AND MY CLAIM TO FAME : I have a photo of Sean Connery's hat!! Ken Russells film TOMMY had large parts of it filmed in and around Portsmouth. Throughout filming, the Trotters Yellow Robin Reliant could be seen flitting around the village with Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason (messres Del Boy and Rodney) happy to share a laugh and a joke with the local pupils Ah what great times!! It would be great if a search could be instigated and information compiled as it would be great snap shot of that era. (RL). Getting tired, Ruddock struggles on. The limpet mine scenes were filmed in the King George V Docks in North Woolwich and many of the other scenes were filmed on the adjacent bomb sites and at derelict houses in the area. The Four Horse Shoes in Chobham near Woking. A Royal Marine Reserve Major must work with a veteran Captain and a group of incorrigible recruits to attempt what is generally regarded as a suicide mission: the covert destruction of an entire German shipyard in occupied France. It was the first Warwick Film to be . There is an hour of training montages before the actual mission begins. ", "Dear Tom Following on from the Eagle Has Landed, I was fortunate enough to be on hand when the film was being shot at Mapledurham and in between shooting sessions took pictureas of the various sets, ie the shop and the inn !! Captain Hugh Thompson RM (Trevor Howard) is greeted warmly when he arrives in Portsmouth. Corporal Stevens (Peter Arne), Marine Bradley (John Van Eyssen), Marine Wilby, Marine Clarke (Anthony Newley), Marine Newville, Marine Steadman, Marine Vanner, Marine Hodgson, Marine Todd (Robert Desmond) . They set off from Portsmouth on Royal Navy submarine. in a film " Running Scared " The 2 stars stayed in the local pub in Braunston. The footbridge crosses the railway from Albert Road to Store Road just west of North Woolwich station. View Profile View Forum Posts Member . Instead it decides to focus much more of its time on stuff that also didn't make a great deal of sense. Broadcasting House, 10 Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7PU. . I met all the actors and have many photos of a great event. We later did a Banquet scene at Hayling Golf Club. While Combined Operations Headquarters monitor progress, one by one the canoeists are caught. Bracknell, binfield manor, olivia dehavalland and "The big hulk" bill bixby in an Agether christie thriller, murder most cant remember the rest. Unfortunately I never discovered where this bit was filmed. Learn more. He starred with his then wife ..? Some of them that I remember are "South Parade Pier!" Film/TV Title: Cockleshell Heroes. 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. Captain Thompson watches as the squad attempt to handle canoes. If you want to see Portsmouth and its environs on file the Tommy must be the film. | It ends up with Max singing his No 1 hit "Out of town". main subject. 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,. Military Road from Fort Brockhurst station crossing identified by James Churcher. The plant was closed and demolished in the late 1970s. Please give what you can. A very young Jane Asher also features. Their audacious plan involves transporting a small group of soldiers by submarine to the coast of occupied France, where they will kayak along an estuary into a Nazi shipyard and commit sabotage. In another sequence, David Lodge ducks out of sight into a brick bus shelter alongside the North Woolwich Branch. More than a few changes have taken place over the years. . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. Facing north on Chertsey Road to the north of Addlestone in Middlesex. Please give what you can. 1955 Buy The Stone Age Present - William A. Allman- Softcover for R40.00 Eastney Barracks in Eastney, Portsmouth. Waiting for an approaching goods train, Marine Booth (Graham Stewart) climbs onto a bridge parapet. 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 . As the submarine carrying the canoeists arrive off the Gironde estuary, a depth charge attack by a passing German patrol boat knocks out Ruddock's partner. There were however may elements added, especially during the raid itself, to make the story more dramatic. The bridge was replaced in 1994 and the road diverted. Cables were run off to every house so they wouldn't have to keep taking aerials down and putting them up again after filming sessions. Codenamed Operation Frankton, 10 marines set out in kayaks to paddle up the Gironde river in France to attack Nazi ships near Bordeaux in 1942. Ruddock jogs over a footbridge alongside a ford. Cockleshell Heroes DVD Classic War Movie Jos Ferrer OOP And Rare. The station closed in 1953. 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