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Strike! (1934)
Red Ensign (original title)

69 min  -  Drama  -   4 June 1934 (UK)
5.7
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David Barr is the manager and chief designer of a British shipyard (when we still built ships). The... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Powell

Writers:

Michael Powell, Jerome Jackson, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Leslie Banks, Carol Goodner and Frank Vosper
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Leslie Banks Leslie Banks ...
David Barr
Carol Goodner Carol Goodner ...
June MacKinnon
Frank Vosper Frank Vosper ...
Lord Dean
Alfred Drayton Alfred Drayton ...
Manning
Donald Calthrop Donald Calthrop ...
MacLeod
Allan Jeayes Allan Jeayes ...
Emerson aka Grierson
Campbell Gullan Campbell Gullan ...
Hannay
Percy Parsons Percy Parsons ...
Casey
Fewlass Llewellyn Fewlass Llewellyn ...
Sir Gregory
Henry Oscar Henry Oscar ...
Raglan
John Laurie John Laurie ...
Wages accountant
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David Barr is the manager and chief designer of a British shipyard (when we still built ships). The shipyard is in financial trouble but Barr has a design for a new ship that will save them all. Can he get the ship built in spite of the opposition from his own bankers as well as the rival shipbuilders and their infiltrated militants. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>  

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Patriotism | Quota Quickie

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Vessillo rosso See more »

Filming Locations:

Gaumont-British Studios, Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK See more »

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Budget:

£12,000 (estimated)
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Gainsborough Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (British Acoustic)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

[Of shipyard cranes.]
David Barr: Big aren't they ?
June MacKinnon: Terrifying. How are they worked?
David Barr: Bad language mostly.
June MacKinnon: Yours?
David Barr: No, mine hasn't the necessary horsepower.
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Connections

Remade as The Shipbuilders (1943) See more »

Soundtracks

"Swing Down Sweet Chariot"
African-American Spiritual
Played at piano by June MacKinnon (Carol Goodner) See more »