José Ferrer stars as Major Stringer, Trevor Howard as Captain Thompson, and Anthony Newley as Marine Clark in the 1955 war film ‘The Cockleshell Heroes‘.
Main cast
- Major StringerJosé FerrerMain
- Captain ThompsonTrevor HowardMain
- Marine ClarkAnthony NewleyMain
Supporting cast
- MyrtileDora BryanSupp
- Marine RuddockPeter ArneSupp
- Sergeant CraigVictor MaddernSupp
- Colonel JebbPercy HerbertSupp
- Marine WilsonJohn van EyssenSupp
Guest & voice
- Submarine CommanderChristopher LeeGuest
- Marine LomasDavid LodgeGuest
- Captain PetersWalter HuddGuest
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About this cast
‘The Cockleshell Heroes’ is a 1955 British war film based on the true story of the Cockleshell Heroes raid during World War II. The film stars José Ferrer as Major Stringer, Trevor Howard as Captain Thompson, and Anthony Newley as Marine Clark, following their mission to canoe into Bordeaux harbour and attach limpet mines to German ships.
FAQs
Who plays Major Stringer in The Cockleshell Heroes?
José Ferrer plays Major Stringer.
Who plays Captain Thompson in The Cockleshell Heroes?
Trevor Howard plays Captain Thompson.
Who plays Marine Clark in The Cockleshell Heroes?
Anthony Newley plays Marine Clark.
What year was The Cockleshell Heroes released?
The film was released in 1955.
Is there a cameo by Christopher Lee in The Cockleshell Heroes?
Yes, Christopher Lee appears as a Submarine Commander.
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