It is a truely brilliant film, but heres so much in the book that was far too graphic for the screen version. All these episodes had their own macabre names "The dead helmsman", "The burnt man", "The skeletons" and grimmest of all "The burning tanker" Truely harrowing reading. Get it if you can. It will make you feel the thud and pitch of the grey Atlantic, smell the fuel oil and the claustrophobic 'tween decks air, and feel the helplessness of watching brave men die
@phaasch Yes, you are right, I have the books in english, in german and the DVD in both versions. It is highly interesting because there are a few ' missing' scenes in the translated book: the episode with the german U-boot-Kommandant ...
this film is one you can't really get tired of. I was so fortunate to have a small video rental store have a DVD Copy. I have to rent this once every couple months.
No hollywood re-writes here! Nicholas Monsarrat served on convoy escort so he knows what he's talking about!
My Dad did too. he saw things that'd make your hair curl! This was one of his favourite films. He always used to admire the bravery of the merchant seamen who are without question the forgotten heroesof the war.
Without their sacrifices, no Battle of Britain, no D-day. History would be very different and much darker.
Thank you very much for the comment. Yes, without those 'backbone' the RN would'nt have such success. For them is another film; "San Demetrio" and as far as I know, the only one about the Merchant Marine.
Thank you very much for the support and maybe there will be a next vid !
Greetings from germany
go1567 1 month ago
Your vid is popular on Kingston
merlecasey13 1 month ago
It is a truely brilliant film, but heres so much in the book that was far too graphic for the screen version. All these episodes had their own macabre names "The dead helmsman", "The burnt man", "The skeletons" and grimmest of all "The burning tanker" Truely harrowing reading. Get it if you can. It will make you feel the thud and pitch of the grey Atlantic, smell the fuel oil and the claustrophobic 'tween decks air, and feel the helplessness of watching brave men die
phaasch 5 months ago
@phaasch Yes, you are right, I have the books in english, in german and the DVD in both versions. It is highly interesting because there are a few ' missing' scenes in the translated book: the episode with the german U-boot-Kommandant ...
go1567 3 months ago
Jack Hawkins always watchable, great actor and a gentleman.
349quinman 6 months ago
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349quinman 6 months ago
Snorkers! Good Oh! None of my English friends know what snorkers are.
PANZERFAUST399 8 months ago
Snorkers! Good Oh!
PANZERFAUST399 8 months ago
this film is one you can't really get tired of. I was so fortunate to have a small video rental store have a DVD Copy. I have to rent this once every couple months.
JMyrm 9 months ago
What a brilliant cast - Hawkins is outstanding.
mig25pd 11 months ago
Is that the film about the tanker that catches fire after a torpedo attack? That's a good one!
premieresoldat 1 year ago
@premieresoldat
Exactly those! Most of the shots are on stage, but nevertheless it is rare on TV.
Sadly.
go1567 1 year ago
@premieresoldat Try "San Demetrio London" the name of the tanker ship abandoned then re-boarded.
jentlee1 5 months ago
No hollywood re-writes here! Nicholas Monsarrat served on convoy escort so he knows what he's talking about!
My Dad did too. he saw things that'd make your hair curl! This was one of his favourite films. He always used to admire the bravery of the merchant seamen who are without question the forgotten heroesof the war.
Without their sacrifices, no Battle of Britain, no D-day. History would be very different and much darker.
In my small way, I SALUTE YOU!
premieresoldat 1 year ago
@premieresoldat
Thank you very much for the comment. Yes, without those 'backbone' the RN would'nt have such success. For them is another film; "San Demetrio" and as far as I know, the only one about the Merchant Marine.
go1567 1 year ago