The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Gordon ParryDirector
- Lawrie WymanWriter
- Sid ColinWriter
Cast
- Cecil ParkerCmdr. Stanton
- Ronald ShinerCPO Banyard
- Leslie PhillipsLt. Pouter
- Elvi HaleLeading WREN Heather
- Cardew RobinsonLt. Binns
- Gordon JacksonLeading Seaman Johnson
- Hattie JacquesFortune Teller
- Nicholas PhippsCapt. Povey
- Harold KasketGaston Higgins
- Harold KasketLt. Bates R.N.
- Llewellyn ReesAdm. Troutbridge
- Clive MortonRear Admiral
Stills
Themes
royal navy