Many of the bungalows were old railway carriages converted into makeshift homes. Made by fans in Aotearoa New Zealand. I remember Spike Milligan was always teasing David Lodge about this film. The bridge was replaced in 1994 and the road diverted. The former barracks has now been given over to private housing. "It was not a happy picture at all," said Forbes. He is given command of a small group of volunteers. Major Stringer is the first to arrive at the barracks. There is also memorial garden for the Royal Marines to the left of the image.". In one scene he rides an elephant from the church,down the hill to the pond chased by real village youngsters. On the orders of Thompson, the men are given an hour's close order drill. ", "Who could forget that the town hall in Maidenhead featured as a hospital, well from the outside anyway!, in Carry on Doctors.! ", "The Robbery starring Richard Burton, car chase filmed in the 70's in Hounslow High Street. [18], During production the film was sometimes known as Survivors Two. He claims to have joined up in 1918 just in time to take part in the Battle of Cambrai. Their target was a fleet of about 25 ships that were shipping essential materials - such as oils and natural rubber - that they needed for the Nazi war effort. Holland and the Canadians with 150 photographs by Major Norman Phillips in the Books category for sale in Cape Town (ID:581087399) This is Peter's shot of the same location. During World War II, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. in the film - as a hairdresser. Part of it was filmed at Poole harbour in 1964 (I think). The footbridge crosses the railway from Albert Road to Store Road just west of North Woolwich station. 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. The gates open and the truck pulls away, with Major Stringer concealed in the load. [19], The then-famous British singer, Yana (Pamela Guard), is shown in a cameo role as a sweetly-singing blonde Wren (Women's Royal Naval Service member) in a pub scene, shortly before a brawl erupts. Several local kids were in the original film and also attended the show. [26], It was one of the ten most popular films at the British box office in 1956. The Navy was unable to penetrate the defenses without air cover . 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. A popular stage play also. The cast stayed at an Hotel on Hayling in those days in was known as the Post House - I believe to has changed its name since then. After more exercises, two man canoes are handled correctly. For instance, deciding. Lieutenant Colonel Herbert "Blondie" Hasler, RM, the leader of the real-life raid, was seconded to Warwick Films as a technical advisor. 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. Captain Thompson and Marine Ruddock row through a lock that's opened to allow a cargo ship through. | The River Thames with Woolwich Power Station penetrating the skyline. Captain Hugh Thompson RM (Trevor Howard) is greeted warmly when he arrives in Portsmouth. The gates and lines are long gone, but the station remains.". Captain Thompson watches as the squad attempt to handle canoes. Every war movie has its boot camp sequence but this one goes on for a whole bloody hour, saving the actual mission for a brief final act which still seems determined to end on a positive note despite a rather. The station house is still standing in private ownership. The truck conveying Major Stringer and Cooney slows down when nearing a pub. 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. Located by James Churcher, this looking north from the level crossing at Fort Brockhurst station on Military Road, Gosport in Hampshire. Cockleshell Heroes - Jose Ferrer, Trevor Howard . And this is the view from Bell Bridge which takes Bell Bridge Road over the railway. A decent "grandad" flick but it's not winning any awards for originality. Please give what you can. We are always looking for more location identifications, information, snippets, anecdotes or references. Located by Johnny Maton, this is number 7 Green Lane, Shepperton which has been converted to retail use and is currently occupied, rather appropriately, by Lodge Brothers. His team of twelve commandos - two per Cockle Mk II - would then row the canoes via the estuary into the Bordeaux harbor. 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. It says "Brickwood" on the sign which, as far as I can determine, is a Portsmouth brewery. This is the old Officer's Mess in Eastney Barracks which served as the Royal Marines Museum. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. A car arrives at the guardhouse. The village of Mapledurham near Reading "moved" to North Norfolk to be the scene of an audacious attempt by German paratroopers disguised as Polish soldiers to capture Winston Churchill. Ruddock approaches a Milkman making deliveries. war, wwii, combat, military or duty nazi, war, wwii, hitler or jewish war, soldiers, combat, fought or military disaster, exciting, boats, voyage or adventure spy, agent, intrigue, thriller or suspense The north bank of the Thames with Woolwich in the distance. To the left is Eastney Barracks Officers Mess and on the right is Eastney Fort, or Battery, East. Johnny Maton advises that this is Green Lane in Shepperton, Middlesex. Film data from TMDb. The Head's study was used for a caning session! "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. Of all the volunteers that return, eight marines are selected to carry out the operation. Opening credits prologue 1: The Marines were formed 28th. Wikipedia advises that King George V Docks in North Woolwich E16 were used in the harbour scenes. Quote: Originally Posted by drush9999. 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. Thompson (Trevor Howard) is e. A daylight comparison taken by Steve Fryer. Bracknell, binfield manor, olivia dehavalland and "The big hulk" bill bixby in an Agether christie thriller, murder most cant remember the rest. Postmouth , England-March-1942. Arriving at the guardhouse by taxi, 10934 Marine Bradley reports to Sergeant Craig. Four, including Thompson and Ruddock, are captured while the other four are killed on the way to the docks. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). Young arrived in Hollywood in October 1954 to discuss the film with Ferrer. 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. The location was seen in The Odd Job, On the Double and High Treason. A derilict barn on the Duke of Norfolk's estate was burned down as part of the action. What I particularly like about the railway scenes in this film is all the British Railways signs that can be seen even though it wasn't formed until 3 years after the war! series. 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.". 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. The squad run through a column of marines as they dash from the swimming pool carrying a live limpet mine. Despite being extremely popular upon its release and looked on favourably by stars David Lodge and Victor Maddern (though not it must be said by Trevor Howard) Cockleshell Heroes, the recreation of 1942's Marine mission Operation Frankton, doesn't stand up favourably alongside its contemporaries and the true classics of the war movie genre. When Ferrer found out, he left the film. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. Alerted to the possible nature of the mission, enemy troops are sent to the harbour. The marine curses after being drenched when a car speeds through the ford. starring Douglas Fairbanks Jnr was made on location at Steyning and Ashurst, West Sussex, (on a local farm). 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. By January 1955, it was announced that Ferrer would direct as well as star in The Cockleshell Heroes. The 11th Hussars were sent to Aldershot after they returned from the Crimean war.If you wuish to contact me you may do so on my mobile number which is Jason Robinson 07851197185.I also now of a desendant of one of the oldest surviving soldiers of the charge and his ancesters grave you can still see. The 10-man team aims to follow the route of the marines taking part in Operation Franklin in 1942, Retired Royal Marine commando Ben Mason is one of those taking part, Maj Herbert "Blondie" Hasler and Cpl Bill Sparks (pictured in 1966) were the only two survivors from the mission, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The remaining canoeists enter the harbour to complete their mission. 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. More than a few changes have taken place over the years. Through the archway can be seen the barracks Clock Tower. Please do not forward additional screen captures to us but bring the detail to our attention, for we do, and are, 're-addressing' these older entries as time allows. On 7 December, 10 marines were launched near the mouth of Gironde river in five two-man canoes. Anyone know what pub it is/was ? THE COCKLESHELL HEROES is an intense, exciting war drama with a core of tragedy. In an outhouse, the Major finds and takes a bicycle. Thompson allows 15 minutes for Ruddock to make a good job of it. Ruddock stumbles onward. 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 The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It has been used as test areas for scences in 007 the world is not enough envolving fast boats and luxury sunseekers. "The 1962 film 'A Prize of Arms' was filmed on locations around Arundel, Sussex. 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. "Bracknell, point royal, and bracknell town centre, the film, The Offence, starring Sean Connery. James Churcher's modern view shows the railway's route as a cycle-way. Ferrer and Trevor Howard are superb as feuding mission leaders. 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. Five were mined and badly damaged, but only two of the 10-man team survived. The studio was sited initially at the Old Fort and later near where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands today. James Churcher recognised Station Road at the junction with Military Road in Gosport. He was also a renowned theatre director and had just directed his first feature, The Shrike (1955). It was the company's fourth movie. There have been significant changes to the station building as Nick Boorman's comparison shows. In 1942, 10 Royal Marine canoeists embarked on a mission to attach mines to enemy supply ships in Bordeaux. Time ticks away as the squad reach the beach. This was possibly at the footbridge opposite Fernhill Street on Albert Road, west of North Woolwich station. Business seller information. The raid is launched soon afterwards by submarine in HMSTuna under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Greaves. (RL). The River Ash crossing Charlton Road by ford in Shepperton, Middlesex. the progress film company had a studio here because of the perfect lighting conditions. Official Sites All this during harsh December weather. The station closed in 1953. The cockle was scuttled and its two Royal Marines, clinging desperately to the sterns of Catfish and Cuttlefish, were towed towards land, close to the lighthouse at Pointe de Grave, before Hasler. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Genre war Themes It was the first Warwick Film to be filmed in CinemaScope. The Cockleshell Heroes; Donate to keep BritMovie alive. The horse riding school building is the only surviving building which can still be seen,this building waswhere Britains' former primeminister Sir Winston Churchill learned to ride a horse whilst serving as an officer cadet at the Royal military academy Sandhurst. Which I believe is still in existence and being used as a coal depot. 07-08-09 12:52 PM #22. dadsarmy. When Thompson and the other prisoners refuse to divulge what their mission was, they are shot by firing squad, just as the mines explode. The Cockleshell Heroes 1955 Approved 1 h 37 m IMDb RATING 6.6 /10 1.9K YOUR RATING Rate Action Drama War During World War II, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. After limpet mines have been attached to ships, soldiers scan the water as the canoeists attempt to escape. For political reasons saturation bombing was rejected: the Navy was unable to penetrate the defences without air cover. My particular place of interest is Warblington Castle. [20], In order to get permission to film in Portugal, Warwick Films had to make a documentary about the country, April in Portugal. When the cast were sent off on a survival course, near their completion Jose Ferrer was filmed in a lorry which was. Timewatch - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com . FOR SALE! Eastney Barracks parade ground. Only two men survived the mission - Major Herbert "Blondie" Hasler and Corporal Bill Sparks. AKA: Canoe Commandos, Cockle Shell Heroes, The Survivors, Cockleshell Heroes, Survivors Two, The Cockle Shell Heroes. 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. (RL). The Corporal of the Guard takes Major Stringer to his offices where Captain Thompson is waiting. Then, finally, in 2003 The Queen of Sheba's Pearls was filmed here by Colin Nuttley ( including a host of British actors including Rollo Weeks and dame Eileen Atkins). 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) . 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 . filmed on the basingstoke/alton railway line main part of story based around Cliddesden railway station (near Basingstoke)", "I am aware as my husband is a local that "The Punch & Judy Man" with Tony Hancock, John LeMesurier and others I've forgotten was filmed in Bognor Regis. Studio scenes were shot at Shepperton.[15]. [9] At the time, Ferrer was considered a film star having appeared in the popular Moulin Rouge. And they'll never get to Bordeaux that way. The barracks closed in 1995. f ", "What about Shoreham Airport? As the firing squad waits, the Gestapo Commandant (Walter Fitzgerald) gives Captain Thomas, Corporal Stevens and Marines Ruddock and Bradley one last chance to cooperate. It is a superb 1950s period film and is very moving. 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 . Chances for success are very small. Posts to: Worldwide. Warwick's first film had been The Red Beret, based on a real-life British commando raid in the Second World War, with an American star in the lead role. Images submitted must be in Landscape orientation, as would be seen on the cinema screen, not Portrait. 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. We later did a Banquet scene at Hayling Golf Club. Mobilesite. Free Postage. While Combined Operations Headquarters monitor progress, one by one the canoeists are caught. Amongst the laughable miniature work and perfunctory set design, it is well-paced and incidentally tense. (RL). Jose Ferrer was both star and director of the British WW2 . The squad are driven to Portsmouth to board a submarine. 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. A very young Jane Asher also features. 3.49. The biggest problem is, The Cockleshell Heroes is also lacking in flavour. ", "Cockleshell Heroes was filmed round and about Eastney and Portsmouth. It is believed Burton was the oldest soldier in Lord Cardigans regiment at the age of 45. Looking south towards the junction of Charlton Road and Marion Avenue, Shepperton in Middlesex. The Cockleshell Heroes (English) 0 references. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. Release Details Duration: 97 mins Cast and crew Director: Jos Ferrer Screenwriter: Bryan Forbes, Richard Maibaum Cast: Jos Ferrer Peter Arne Trevor Howard Christopher Lee Dora Bryan Anthony. 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. The T9 is 30729! 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. The film location where Marine Cooney leaps off a road bridge into a coal wagon (within a Southampton-bound goods train hauled by an LSWR S15 class locomotive) is Chertsey Road, Addlestone, with Egham Hill and Chertsey in the background as well as Addlestone Cemetery beyond the two fields to the left of the railway line. Cockleshell Heroes DVD Classic War Movie Jos Ferrer OOP And Rare. (Help for Heroes Charity). The men have just twelve minutes to dispose of the mine at sea. "They had to paint the grass green by the end of that long hot summer (1976) but they left the place in a much better state than when they arrived.". TMDb Steve adds that the museum is due to reopen at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard at some time in the future. Military Road from Fort Brockhurst station crossing identified by James Churcher. Letterboxd Limited. Alas I wasn't involved at the time of making any of these, except for photographs at Blackbushe of the mock ups and flat aircraft, which look strange when seen from the wrong angle.". Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson. Steve Fryer provides this shot of the same building which is now private apartments. The port was very important to the Germans as many merchant ships used it to supply the German Army stationed not only in France but also elsewhere throughout occupied Europe. Shoreham airport was used in the Da Vinci Code more recently.". Fort Widley. This now listed building has no square rooms and was called the 'Thruppeny Bit Building' because of its many sides. Military Road looking north captured by James. He starred with his then wife ..? Jos Ferrer proves to be tone deaf when it comes to sacrifice and military discipline. You can make donations via PayPal at the Powell and Pressburger site. Clocktower Drive now runs through the archway at the former Eastney Barracks. 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