Corvette K-225 (1943)The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain. Director:Richard RossonWriter:John Rhodes Sturdy (original screenplay) |
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Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Lieut. Commander MacClain
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| James Brown | ... |
Lt. Paul Cartwright
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| Ella Raines | ... |
Joyce Cartwright
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| Barry Fitzgerald | ... |
Stooky O'Meara
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Walsh
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Fuzzy Knight | ... |
Cricket
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Stone
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Richard Lane | ... |
Vice Admiral
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Smithy
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David Bruce | ... |
Lt. Rawlins
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Murray Alper | ... |
Jones
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James Flavin | ... |
1st Lt. Bill Gardner
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Walter Sande | ... |
Evans
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In 1943, 'Mac' MacClain, Canadian Navy, has lost his ship and many men to a German torpedo. While waiting for a new ship, he befriends Joyce Cartwright, sister of one of his dead officers. We follow the building and launch of new Corvette K-225, the 'HMCS Donnacona'. And who should be Mac's new subaltern but Joyce's other brother Paul, fresh out of the academy. Mac will do his best to make a good officer of Paul...if they both survive their hazardous sea duty. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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From the director of "Air Force" and "Sergeant York"..the screen's greatest drama of the sea!Certificate:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 September 1943 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Corvettes in Action See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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It's one of those rare w.w.2 movies that spotlights Canada.I felt very proud watching it.There's not very many movies showing my counties contibutions during the war.Great story,great acting.A realistic telling of the battle of the atlantic.