The Heroes (1988)
Based on a true story, The Heroes follows one of the most extraordinary and heroic exploits of World War II. After months of rigorous training in the north of Australia, a team of 14 men, most barely out of their teens, set sail from Cairns on board a leaky old fishing boat called 'The Krait'. Their mission, code-named Operation Jaywick, became a tense voyage through thousands of kilometres of Japanese held territory to launch a daring attack on Singapore Harbour. The raid is a success but within sight of safety they encounter a Japanese destroyer, and all prepare to die rather than be taken prisoner.
Director: Donald Crombie
Genre: Drama, Action, War
Runtime: 208 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Paul Rhys - Ivan Lyon
- John Bach - Donald Davidson
- Briony Behets - Alice
- John Bonney - Rear Admiral
- John Hargreaves - Ted Carse
- Cameron Daddo - Joe Jones
- Christopher Morsley - Bob Page
- Jason Donovan - Happy Huston
Screenplay
- Peter Yeldham
- Ronald McKie (Author)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Donald Crombie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heroes about?
- Based on a true story, The Heroes follows one of the most extraordinary and heroic exploits of World War II. After months of rigorous training in the north of Australia, a team of 14 men, most barely out of their teens, set sail from Cairns on board a leaky old fishing boat called 'The Krait'. Their mission, code-named Operation Jaywick, became a tense voyage through thousands of kilometres of Japanese held territory to launch a daring attack on Singapore Harbour. The raid is a success but within sight of safety they encounter a Japanese destroyer, and all prepare to die rather than be taken prisoner.
- Who directed The Heroes?
- The Heroes was directed by Donald Crombie.
- Who stars in The Heroes?
- The Heroes stars Paul Rhys, John Bach, Briony Behets, John Bonney, John Hargreaves, Cameron Daddo.
- How long is The Heroes?
- The Heroes has a runtime of 3h 28m (208 minutes).
- What genre is The Heroes?
- The Heroes is a Drama, Action, War film.
- Where was The Heroes produced?
- The Heroes was produced in Australia.