Item location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised. Shoreham airport was used in the Da Vinci Code more recently.". Kellys Heroes Blu-Ray [Uk] New Bluray $26.99 Buy It Now , $5.00 Shipping , eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: themusesaustralia (217,468) 99.1% , Location: South Australia, AU , Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 354608568981 But apparently not considering how little The Cockleshell Heroes actually focuses on that action. A good humoured men on a mission during World War Two film. My fabulous hairdresser was an extra (blink and he was gone!) More than a few changes have taken place over the years. Thompson allows 15 minutes for Ruddock to make a good job of it. . More at ", "Who could forget that the town hall in Maidenhead featured as a hospital, well from the outside anyway!, in Carry on Doctors.! Wikipedia Information. 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. Location: NYC. 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. I live with in a stones throw of it. 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. Outside the Four Horse Shoes, Burrow Hill Green. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. After limpet mines have been attached to ships, soldiers scan the water as the canoeists attempt to escape. Reply With Quote. Taking time out from the initiative test, Clarke pays a visit to Myrtle, an old flame who is not pleased to see him. 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 producer, Cubby Broccoli, went on to produce films about a famous fictional commander of the Royal Navy in the James Bond franchise. My school chum was Brian Dixon who now lives in Lymington. The marine steals a pint of milk as he passes the float. It was very popular; The Cockleshell Heroes followed the same formula. A film by Arnold Ridley of Dad's Army fame was made in and around here in the 1920's called the ghost train. The station house is still standing in private ownership. [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. All this during harsh December weather. In front of one of the still extant Fraser Gunnery Ranges at Eastney. Having lived in Southsea I think it doubtful that you'd see the submarine tower from the Eastney Barracks. James Churcher's modern view shows the railway's route as a cycle-way. (RL). I'd love to hear from you "The street we live in , Haywood Bracknell, was used as the home of the little boy at the end of Terry Gilliams "Time bandits", the lady who lives at number 12 remembers the day of the shoot. General Film Discussion; Filmmakers; . Steve Fryer repeats an earlier shot for this comparison. From James Bond to Pride and Predjudice, the south has a long and varied history of providing locations for films. | Fortunately the station building and the platform remain as can be seen in this picture by James. Ken Russells film TOMMY had large parts of it filmed in and around Portsmouth. This is opposite Docklands Street on Albert Road in London E16. 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 following morning, enemy soldiers saturate the area as they begin the search for more saboteurs. Time ticks away as the squad reach the beach. 1955 Fun cast with a young Christopher Lee in a small role. On his cycle, Major Stringer stops alongside the truck in which Cooney is sitting. [10], The script was written by Bryan Forbes who was better known at the time as an actor. 2021 new is an insight into the more than 100-year history of the company and the media location Geiselgasteig. "We're trying to recreate it as accurately as we can, following the course they paddled 80 years to the day.". It was built by one of my favourite local people, Blessed Margaret Pole and was her favourite house. 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. Jose Ferrer was both star and director of the British WW2 . It was the first independent film shot in Britain to use CinemaScope. [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. The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who . This was possibly at the footbridge opposite Fernhill Street on Albert Road, west of North Woolwich station. The Corporal of the Guard takes Major Stringer to his offices where Captain Thompson is waiting. Ferrer and Trevor Howard are superb as feuding mission leaders. Unfortunately I never discovered where this bit was filmed. Paul Hatlee found the location, not quite the story's Deptford but on the north bank of the River Thames adjacent to Galleons Point in E16. The film was a box office hit in 1956 and was quickly followed by the publication of . Chances for success are very small. Elsewhere, level crossing gates swing against the roadway. [21], Irving Allen decided Maibaum's script did not have enough comedy, so he had Forbes rewrite Maibaum's revision and direct some sequences without telling Ferrer. Read about our approach to external linking. The Sergeant orders Bradley to get changed into full marching kit. By Tony Pendrey in forum British Films and Chat, By Ink8455 in forum Looking for a Video/DVD (TV), http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/visit_find.htm, Flash Earth satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash, Heroes: the Greatest War Movies Ever! [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. 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. 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. [9] At the time, Ferrer was considered a film star having appeared in the popular Moulin Rouge. Jos Ferrer proves to be tone deaf when it comes to sacrifice and military discipline. On 29th. Later, Ferrer steals the fish lorry only to abandon it at Shepperton Station (Surrey) in order to catch a just-departing Up train allegedly to Portsmouth, steam train noises being provided on this otherwise electric branch. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. The Captain drives Ruddock back to barracks. However, he clashes with his veteran second-in-command, the cynical, by-the-book Captain Hugh Thompson. "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. Bookings: 07795 342639E-Mail: Jayne@jaynedarling.co.ukWebsite htt. Tonally, The Cockleshell Heroes is utterly incongruous, taking a bizarrely lighthearted route for what is a pretty serious subject mattera true life men on a mission story in which most of the participants ended up being executed by their German captors. The title of the film was Charlie Moon staring Max Bygraves. series. A closer view of the distant archway by Steve Fryer. Captain Hugh Thompson RM (Trevor Howard) is greeted warmly when he arrives in Portsmouth. 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. The bridge was replaced in 1994 and the road diverted. While only two survived, the mission was a success and they became known as the Cockleshell Heroes. The Navy was unable to penetrate the defenses without air cover . Cooney and the Driver get out of the cab and enter the pub. 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. [18], During production the film was sometimes known as Survivors Two. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. After receiving a date for Operation Cockleshell, Major Stringer and Captain Thompson have a drink together in the mess. The training camp scenes in the film were shot at Eastney Barracks in Southsea, Hampshire. Who goes there?" The Royal Marines were given the job. Size 5in x 3.25in. The parade ground at Eastney Barracks. The Royal Marines were given the job. The key elements of the real story were respected: the operation takes place in December 1942, the target are indeed German blockade-runners in Bordeaux and the final results of the raid are the same in the film as in the real story. 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. 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. Turning on to Military Road from Station Road, Gosport, Hampshire with Fort Brockhurst station to the left. "Cockleshell Heroes was filmed round and about Eastney and Portsmouth. The raid is launched soon afterwards by submarine in HMSTuna under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Greaves. Though Capt. 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. Is the information and enjoyment enough to donate 10 towards our running costs. 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. They appeared briefly at news conferences but expressed little emotion. 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. Facing Parliament Square from Great George Street SW1 with the Houses of Parliament in the background. David Lodge is also filmed running over the road bridge adjacent to Chertsey railway station where a Southern electric train can be seen drawing into the Up platform. Thompson gives Ruddock enough time to beat up his wife's paramour, then drives him back to camp. COCKLESHELL HEROES In 1942, Major 'Blondie' Hasler led members of the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment (RMBPD) on Operation Frankton. Stringer is the enthusiastic promoter of commando operations requiring daring and initiative, but has no experience leading men or operations. (and this prompted me to finally grab a cheap copy of The Cockleshell Heroes, just in case.I've enjoyed previous Sheldon Hall extras on other Eureka titles, so that alone is enough to warrant a purchase). The raiders then disembark and begin their attack. Item location: GB, United Kingdom. It is a superb 1950s period film and is very moving. Drama 2002 1 hr 37 min U Starring Jos Ferrer, Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley Director Jos Ferrer Trailers Clarke and the other watch as the mine detonates off shore. 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. While Combined Operations Headquarters monitor progress, one by one the canoeists are caught. In fact the snow was 5 tons of salt sprinkled everywhere and every possible clue was removed that would give the game away. ', The Great St. Trinians Train Robbery, Allez France, The Earth Dies Screaming and Nothing Barred. The Head's study was used for a caning session! Posters are sourced from TMDb and Posteritati, and appear for you and visitors to your profile and content, depending on settings. Were you an extra and what was it like? Walking past a sign calling for blood donors, Lomas has an idea. Young arrived in Hollywood in October 1954 to discuss the film with Ferrer. The railway line running beneath Chertsey and Addlestone passes beneath the bridge carrying Chertsey Road. 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. "I used to paddle in the ford when I was kid but it was deceptively deep." The Kings Theatre - Elton John did hid Pinball Wizard part in there. (G18) There are no longer any TV aerials. The railway closed in December 2006 and the area has been redeveloped with a road taking the bridges place. Ruddock runs into a gentlemans convenience. The two corvettes were both scrapped shortly after filming (in 1956 and 1958 respectively). Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. When the British Admiralty was approached to co-operate it requested that Spencer Tracy play the lead. Film/TV Title: Cockleshell Heroes. Ruddock approaches a Milkman making deliveries. Trading Score: 6. Only two of the men, who became known as the Cockleshell Heroes, survived the operation by escaping to Spain across the Pyrenees. The truck conveying Major Stringer and Cooney slows down when nearing a pub. He is given command of a small group of volunteers. | You are in: South Today > Tell Tom > Film Locations. May be not Hollywood but Ken Russell at his best. 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. It was one of the top British box office hits of 1956. The River Thames with Woolwich Power Station penetrating the skyline. October, 1664. Cockle Mark II canoe Photo by Cocklecanoe - CC BY-SA 3.0 On 7 December, 10 marines were launched near the mouth of Gironde river in five two-man canoes. Actors: Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely. "Whilst attending Clayesmore School in the quaint village of Iwerne Minster near Blandford in the early eighties, I have to make you aware of the filming of one of the funniest scenes of the classic hit 'Only Fools and Horses'. In one scene you can clearly see the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tower) in the background. ", "My late father told me many years ago that Sean Connery starred in a film that was based around Bracknell, with clips of the spiral walkway in the town centre, Mill Pond and the Point Royal flats, but I have not been able to find out whether this is true and if so what the film is called?". The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. Located by James Churcher, this looking north from the level crossing at Fort Brockhurst station on Military Road, Gosport in Hampshire. Share this During the initiative test while the marines are making their way back to base, they cross a railway bridge as an electric train pulls into the station but when they board the train and it . The T9 is 30729! Full Cast and Crew "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. This was directed by Euan Lloyd, who worked for Warwick, and featured Howard. The next exercise sees the squad canoeing up the Thames to their objective at Deptford. title. A row of shops was created on the church car park and a pub was built near the Millpond, it didn't serve beer though, much to the disappointment of villagers and cast alike. 07-08-09 12:52 PM #22. dadsarmy. 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