The Blue Peter (1955)
A Stirring Saga of the Sea -- and a Heart-warming story about a place that makes boys men and men into heroes
A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.
Director: Wolf Rilla
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: November 1, 1955
Cast
- Kieron Moore - Mike Merriworth
- Sarah Lawson - Gwyneth Thomas
- Greta Gynt - Mary Griffin
- Mervyn Johns - Captain Snow
- Harry Fowler - Charlie Barton
- Anthony Newley - Fred Starling
- John Charlesworth - Andrew Griffin
- Brian Roper - Tony Mullins
- Edwin Richfield - Number One
- Ram Gopal - Dr. Tigara
Screenplay
Production: Beaconsfield Productions, Group 3
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
wales, england, korean war (1950-53), juvenile delinquent
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blue Peter about?
- A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.
- Who directed The Blue Peter?
- The Blue Peter was directed by Wolf Rilla.
- Who stars in The Blue Peter?
- The Blue Peter stars Kieron Moore, Sarah Lawson, Greta Gynt, Mervyn Johns, Harry Fowler, Anthony Newley.
- How long is The Blue Peter?
- The Blue Peter has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Blue Peter?
- The Blue Peter is a Adventure film.
- Where was The Blue Peter produced?
- The Blue Peter was produced in United Kingdom.