The Cockleshell Heroes
Directed by José FerrerA 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.
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- Mister ArnMay 23, 2025As I viewed "The Cockleshell Heroes," it became evident that it shares the same plot as "The Dirty Dozen. " It is retold with an added dash of American bravado and focuses on the misfit soldiers embarking on a suicide mission. Despite the similarities, it was watchable, and notably the first to present this story.
The Cockleshell Heroes Trivia
The Cockleshell Heroes was released on November 21, 1955.
The Cockleshell Heroes was directed by José Ferrer.
The Cockleshell Heroes has a runtime of 1h 37m.
The Cockleshell Heroes was produced by Phil C. Samuel.
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.
The key characters in The Cockleshell Heroes are Captain Thompson (Trevor Howard), Major Stringer (José Ferrer), Marine Clarke (Anthony Newley).
The Cockleshell Heroes is rated Approved.
The Cockleshell Heroes is a War, Action, Drama film.
The Cockleshell Heroes has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.