The Cockleshell Heroes Poster

The Cockleshell Heroes

They Called Them "Canoe Commandos"

Not Rated War

Starring: Trevor Howard, José Ferrer, Anthony Newley, Victor Maddern, Percy Herbert

Writer: Bryan Forbes, Richard Maibaum

Release Date:
November 16, 1955
Ratings:
5.9 / 10
Director:
José Ferrer
Companies:
Columbia Pictures

Overview

During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.