The Shipbuilders (1943)
A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.
Director: John Baxter
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 15, 1943
Cast
- Clive Brook - Leslie Pagan
- Morland Graham - Danny Shields
- Nell Ballantyne - Mrs. Shields
- Finlay Currie - McWain
- Maudie Edwards - Lizzie
- Geoffrey Hibbert - Peter Shields
- Allan Jeayes - Ralph
- Moira Lister - Rita
- Frederick Leister - Mr. Villier
- Gus McNaughton - Jim
Screenplay
- Gordon Wellesley (Screenplay)
Music: Kennedy Russell
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Alan Osbiston
Production: British National Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Baxter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shipbuilders about?
- A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.
- Who directed The Shipbuilders?
- The Shipbuilders was directed by John Baxter.
- Who stars in The Shipbuilders?
- The Shipbuilders stars Clive Brook, Morland Graham, Nell Ballantyne, Finlay Currie, Maudie Edwards, Geoffrey Hibbert.
- How long is The Shipbuilders?
- The Shipbuilders has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Shipbuilders?
- The Shipbuilders is a Drama film.
- Where was The Shipbuilders produced?
- The Shipbuilders was produced in United Kingdom.