Plot
The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.
Cast
Noël Coward
Captain E. V. Kinross R.N. / Captain 'D'
John Mills
Ordinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake
Bernard Miles
Chief Petty Officer Hardy / Walter Hardy
Celia Johnson
Mrs. Kinross / Alix
Kay Walsh
Freda Lewis / Freda
Joyce Carey
Mrs. Hardy / Kath
Derek Elphinstone
No. 1
Michael Wilding
Flags
Robert Sansom
Guns
Philip Friend
Torps
Chimmo Branson
Midshipman
Ballard Berkeley
Engineer Commander
Crew
Noël Coward
Director
Noël Coward
Writer
David Lean
Director
Noël Coward
Producer
Herbert Smith
Producer
Ronald Neame
Director of Photography
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