Island Rescue (1951)

During WW2, British Major Valentine Moreland is tasked with rescuing a prized pedigree cow from the German-occupied Channel Island of Armorel.

Director:

Ralph Thomas

Writers:

Jerrard Tickell (story), Jerrard Tickell (adaptation)

Stars:

David Niven, Glynis Johns, George Coulouris

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Niven	...	Maj. Valentine Moreland
Glynis Johns	...	Nicola Fallaize
George Coulouris	...	Capt. Weiss
Barry Jones	...	Provost
Kenneth More	...	Lionel Fallaize
Noel Purcell	...	Trawler Langley
Bernard Lee	...	Brigadier
Jeremy Spenser	...	Georges
Patric Doonan	...	Sgt. Forbes
Martin Boddey	...	Sgt. Vogel
John Horsley	...	Naval Officer Kent
George Benson	...	Senior Clerk
Richard Wattis	...	Carruthers - Higher Executive
David Horne	...	Magistrate
Geoffrey Sumner	...	Major - Vet. Corps

Storyline

At the outbreak of WWII the British realise they can't prevent the invasion of the Channel Islands. However, someone realises that a prize cow is on the islands and the Nazis mustn't get hold of her. This is the intrepid story of the cow-napping from under the noses of the Nazis.

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Plot Keywords:

british actor playing foreigner | british military | nazi uniform | island | cow | 

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Taglines:

They came home with the milk!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film was renamed "Island Rescue" for its US release.

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Connections

Version of Venus fra Vestø (1962)

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Soundtracks

Who's Taking You Home Tonight?
(uncredited)
Music by Manning Sherwin
Lyrics by Tommie Connor

User Reviews

Recreation of a TRUE story.Demonstrating the amazing Spirit that kept the Nazis at bay for over a year,and subsequently helped to defeat them.

Who in their right minds would mount a commando raid to rescue a cow ?Only the Brits. Venus was in fact a Gurnsey Cow. A champion milk producer.And the envy of Hitler, who wanted to breed her capabilities into the Teutonic herds that he had proclaimed to be the world's best.Thus for reasons of morale the Brits mounted a commando operation to snatch Venus right from under the noses of the German occupiers of her island home. A wonderful movie Starring David Niven and Glynis Johns,recreated this exciting story of the successful operation. I was lucky enough to have seen the movie in a theatre when it first came out,at the tender age of ten .I loved it then and I loved it on late night TV 35 years later. I wish it would play again. I'd make a point of staying up to tape it. A splendid paean of praise for the indomitable Human Spirit. If it comes your way take time to enjoy.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

Island Rescue

Filming Locations:

Channel Islands

Company Credits

Production Co:

J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Betty E. Box Productions, British Film-Makers

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1