This appears to be near Gallions Point on the north bank of the River Thames as indicated by the distinctive arrangement of the three chimneys of Woolwich Power Station in the distance. The location was seen in The Odd Job, On the Double and High Treason. )we have one of the Ripping Yarns programmes ( with boys used as extras being 'crucified' in Main Quad. Eastney Barracks on Portsea Island, Portsmouth. As the catch is unloaded and prepared for sale, the fishermen and their families look up when a dog barks after finding the concealed men. The limpet mine scenes were filmed in the King George V Docks in North Woolwich and many of the other scenes were filmed on the adjacent bomb sites and at derelict houses in the area. We are always looking for more location identifications, information, snippets, anecdotes or references. FOR SALE! On the orders of Thompson, the men are given an hour's close order drill. [25] This cost an extra $5,600. ", "Dear Tom, Two films that we know of, were filmed partly in Theale High Street, 6 miles west of Reading. And it's still there as Paul's comparison view shows. Is the information and enjoyment enough to donate 10 towards our running costs. In 1955 a heavily fictionalised version of the story was depicted in the film The Cockleshell Heroes made by Warwick Films, and starring Anthony Newley, Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, Victor Maddern, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer who was also the director. A derilict barn on the Duke of Norfolk's estate was burned down as part of the action. 07-08-09 12:52 PM #22. dadsarmy. This was directed by Euan Lloyd, who worked for Warwick, and featured Howard. Submarine Commander Dick Raikes (Christopher Lee) and Lieutenant McClory greet the Major and Captain Thompson. Their audacious plan involves transporting a small group of soldiers by submarine to the coast of occupied France, where they will kayak along an estuary into a Nazi shipyard and commit sabotage. In another sequence, David Lodge ducks out of sight into a brick bus shelter alongside the North Woolwich Branch. 2023 BBC. Holland and the Canadians with 150 photographs by Major Norman Phillips in the Books category for sale in Cape Town (ID:581087399) Man, the only reason I watched this is because Christopher Lee is in it and the bugger doesn't turn up until an hour in! However Iam also the direct desandant to Private 624 John Burton of the 11th Hussars who was at the Charge of the Light Brigade and not only do we still own his campaign medal , but since 2004 ( the 150th anniversary of the Charge)we have now accquired the rest of his medals he was intitled to. World War II action film about the training of ten marines for a sabotage mission. Four, including Thompson and Ruddock, are captured while the other four are killed on the way to the docks. A very young Jane Asher also features. October, 1664. By Tony Pendrey in forum British Films and Chat, By Ink8455 in forum Looking for a Video/DVD (TV), http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/visit_find.htm, Flash Earth satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash, Heroes: the Greatest War Movies Ever! Jack Eyston owns the Mapledurham estate and remembers it well. But apparently not considering how little The Cockleshell Heroes actually focuses on that action. ", "The 1954 film Bang! A memorial plaque has been unveiled at the former Hampshire quarters of a group of World War II heroes. "It's lovely we can remember him and that people are inspired by what he did," she said. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. The former barracks has now been given over to private housing. . He claims to have joined up in 1918 just in time to take part in the Battle of Cambrai. The canoes are loaded before the submarine sets sail for the three night journey to Bordeaux. A modern view of the parade ground from Steve Fryer. The village of Mapledurham near Reading "moved" to North Norfolk to be the scene of an audacious attempt by German paratroopers disguised as Polish soldiers to capture Winston Churchill. Location found by James Churcher. MARGARET LOCKWOOD: English actress. Jos Ferrer does a solid job as director and star, and there isn't a bad performance among the cast. I think it is worth a mention that the opening scene of SAHARA was also used as they transfored the lake to appear as an old narrow river where the boat makes its first journey before being later found in the dessert (morocco).". After receiving a date for Operation Cockleshell, Major Stringer and Captain Thompson have a drink together in the mess. At a critical stage of the war, fast Merchant ships operating from Bordeaux were seriously endangering the British blockade. [9] At the time, Ferrer was considered a film star having appeared in the popular Moulin Rouge. Thompson represents the old guard of traditional ship's detachments. Broadcasting House, 10 Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7PU. The London I Love Written in 1941 and sung by Lana in the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heores. As the darkness settled on Stowe House the small crowd that had gathered were ordered to hush as they taped the scene. This would be a long journey of over 90 miles and would take a few nights, moving only under cover of darkness. (It was not a castle at all). Fortunately the station building and the platform remain as can be seen in this picture by James. Accepting that Captain Thompson has different ideas about discipline, Major Stringer restarts training. FOR SALE! Warwick's first film had been The Red Beret, based on a real-life British commando raid in the Second World War, with an American star in the lead role. A school chum and I bunked off school and biked to the village of Upton Grey to be extras (we hoped)at 10 shillings (50p) a day for the duration of the shoot, when we arrived we found that the film company had taken on as many extras as they required so our bike ride was invane. [16] Ex-Corporal Bill Sparks, the other survivor of the raid, was also an advisor. I watched from behind a barrier and a number of burly security men in the chilly evening air as Harrison Ford and (the ever cool) Sean Connery were put through their paces. Bookings: 07795 342639E-Mail: Jayne@jaynedarling.co.ukWebsite htt. More at I watched the filming on many occasions, as a lot of it was just yards from where I lived.". 3.99. "A film called "Mr Drake's Duck" was filmed(1950's?) Show All, 97mins My fabulous hairdresser was an extra (blink and he was gone!) The 10-man team aims to follow the route of the marines taking part in Operation Franklin in 1942, Retired Royal Marine commando Ben Mason is one of those taking part, Maj Herbert "Blondie" Hasler and Cpl Bill Sparks (pictured in 1966) were the only two survivors from the mission, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. David Woolford lives in the area and adds that ford was abandoned around 1970 when the M3 was built and the road approaches were filled in. "Dear Tom. The plant was closed and demolished in the late 1970s. The bridge was replaced in 1994 and the road diverted. Commanding officer Herbert "Blondie" Hasler had connections with both the film and the book. Charlton Road was truncated when the M3 was built and renamed Nutty Lane. It was the first Warwick Film to be filmed in CinemaScope. When Ferrer found out, he left the film. The commandos are inserted into the sea close to the mouth of the Gironde river in their Cockle Mk II collapsible canoes as Greaves resubmerges and HMS Tuna disappears. The remaining canoeists enter the harbour to complete their mission. The following morning, enemy soldiers saturate the area as they begin the search for more saboteurs. Cockleshell Heroes; Statements. Blu-ray reviews: 1. This film was made before the Railway Children film and Walkabout, when Jenny Agutter was relatively unknown. The studio was sited initially at the Old Fort and later near where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands today. The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who . As well as taking part in commemorations in Bordeaux, the team are also fundraising for the Royal British Legion, the Royal Marines Charity and Help for Heroes. starring Douglas Fairbanks Jnr was made on location at Steyning and Ashurst, West Sussex, (on a local farm). Paul Hatlee found the location, not quite the story's Deptford but on the north bank of the River Thames adjacent to Galleons Point in E16. A good humoured men on a mission during World War Two film. He says they wanted to blow the mill up but he wouldn't let them, so they had to build a replica next to it. Fortunately all the smokers eventually disappeared into a puff of smoke. Seeing Stowe House draped in swastikas with a huge burning pyre in the foreground surrounded by groups of Nazis, SS and Brown Shirted boy brigades marching to and fro was a vision not to be missed. We later did a Banquet scene at Hayling Golf Club. Julian Neal points out that the station is also seen in 'On the Fiddle', 'Heavens Above' and 'Marilyn'. Lieutenant Colonel Herbert "Blondie" Hasler, RM, the leader of the real-life raid, was seconded to Warwick Films as a technical advisor. The next evening, the squad prepare for the journey along the Gironde. After giving four pints of blood before passing out, Lomas is brought back by ambulance. The location also appears in 'Find the Lady' as well as 'And the Same to You'. The Parade Ground as it appears now with the air raid shelters removed. James Churcher's modern view shows the railway's route as a cycle-way. While only two survived, the mission was a success and they became known as the Cockleshell Heroes. My school chum was Brian Dixon who now lives in Lymington. This was possibly at the footbridge opposite Fernhill Street on Albert Road, west of North Woolwich station. James took a similar shot without foreground interest but the houses are just visible behind the trees and bushes and the sign reads Station Road. Official Sites Then, finally, in 2003 The Queen of Sheba's Pearls was filmed here by Colin Nuttley ( including a host of British actors including Rollo Weeks and dame Eileen Atkins). Steve Fryer took this picture of the location now noting the pedestrian crossing from the car park for visitors to the Royal Marines Museum which has been closed since April 2017. Stringer is the enthusiastic promoter of commando operations requiring daring and initiative, but has no experience leading men or operations. it had a serious fire a few days after filmimg, but the film crew managed to film it and it was included in the film. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. You are in: South Today > Tell Tom > Film Locations. Technical Specs, Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK, Fort Brockhurst Station, Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK, Fraser range, Eastney, Hampshire, England, UK, Nutty Lane, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Old Charlton Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Shepperton Station, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK, Grunts, Guns and Grenades: Great Commando Films. The north bank of the Thames with Woolwich in the distance. Cooney and the Driver get out of the cab and enter the pub. Regretfully I did not witness the attempted escape on the Thames, doubling up as the North Sea, Pity that would have been worth having.". This now listed building has no square rooms and was called the 'Thruppeny Bit Building' because of its many sides. It is a time capsule for the New Town, showing traffic in the later pedestrianised Town Centre. Alas I wasn't involved at the time of making any of these, except for photographs at Blackbushe of the mock ups and flat aircraft, which look strange when seen from the wrong angle.". Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Quote: Originally Posted by drush9999. In 1955 a film called "Charlie Moon" was filmed in Upton Grey and the nearby village of Greywell. And this is the view from Bell Bridge which takes Bell Bridge Road over the railway. Cockleshell Heroes [DVD] - DVD LGVG The Cheap Fast Free Post. Having been arrested for canoeing in a restricted area, Major Geoffrey Stringer RM (Jos Ferrer) reports for duty. Outside the Four Horse Shoes, Burrow Hill Green. ". Not often enough to make it worth while. When the British Admiralty was approached to co-operate it requested that Spencer Tracy play the lead. The two men were handed over to the Gestapo, but never betrayed their mission or their comrades. title. Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson. Though Capt. Another film made here in the south that year was "The Eagle has Landed" starring Michael Caine. The station was also used to transport ammunition into Harewood forest during WW2. Release Details Duration: 97 mins Cast and crew Director: Jos Ferrer Screenwriter: Bryan Forbes, Richard Maibaum Cast: Jos Ferrer Peter Arne Trevor Howard Christopher Lee Dora Bryan Anthony. In an outhouse, the Major finds and takes a bicycle. With stars like Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Larry Hagman and Jean Marsh around, the villagers would often turn up to watch filming. "[23] He says these scenes involved Howard and were directed by Allen. The River Thames with Woolwich Power Station penetrating the skyline. Time ticks away as the squad reach the beach. Johnny Maton advises that this is Green Lane in Shepperton, Middlesex. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. And our local cathedrals are accustomed to Hollywood rolling into town. What a very fab evening that was. "In The Eagle Has Landed, the American HQ with Larry Hagman as an Army Officer, was Warfield Hall near Bracknell, which also featured in episodes of The Professionals with Bodie and Doyle. Report this film, You Aint Seen Me, Right? The Summer Watchlist Trawl, Films I Watched On TCM / Film4 While I Was 'Working'. The group will be using similar collapsible kayaks to the Cockleshell Heroes themselves, and have been training in locations such as Exmouth and Anglesey in the run up to the challenge. ", "My late father told me many years ago that Sean Connery starred in a film that was based around Bracknell, with clips of the spiral walkway in the town centre, Mill Pond and the Point Royal flats, but I have not been able to find out whether this is true and if so what the film is called?". While the two are having a drink, Stringer takes the truck. At the house, Thompson discovers that Ruddock's Wife is having an affair with the Lodger. Ruddock jogs over a footbridge alongside a ford. Unique exhibits, photos and film clips take you on a journey into the eventful past. Ruddock runs into a gentlemans convenience. It was the first independent film shot in Britain to use CinemaScope. This in fact was at the gates of the Brockhurst Station, Military Road, Gosport. AKA: Canoe Commandos, Cockle Shell Heroes, The Survivors, Cockleshell Heroes, Survivors Two, The Cockle Shell Heroes. Steve Fryer provides this shot of the same building which is now private apartments. ", "Worthing Dome Cinema was used in the 1987 film "Wish You Were Here", starring Emily Lloyd. Forbes was on set during these which he said "was really valuable training which would serve me well later on" when he became a director. Please do not forward additional screen captures to us but bring the detail to our attention, for we do, and are, 're-addressing' these older entries as time allows. ", "They made 'Oh Mr. Porter', with Will Hay, at Lasham railway station. The station building survived the lines closure but the track did not. Enemy troops discover Stevens and Bradley on a French beach as they sleep after losing their canoe during the 75 mile row from the submarine. This is the former staff quarters building at the Royal Marine Artillery Barracks in Eastney, Hampshire. In fact the snow was 5 tons of salt sprinkled everywhere and every possible clue was removed that would give the game away. "The 1962 film 'A Prize of Arms' was filmed on locations around Arundel, Sussex. Clarke nears a costume hire shop where he spots a uniform in the window. The parade ground at Eastney Barracks. Good luck! General Film Discussion; Filmmakers; . If like me, you're a fan of movie restoration, EUREKA CLASSICS' newly released Blu-ray of "Cockleshell Heroes" is a superb example of the way it should be done. Sergeant Craig trains the men following Stringer's directions, but Thompson strongly disapproves of his commander's lax methods. Anyone know what pub it is/was ? The building has appeared in many films including 'The Crimes of Stephen Hawke', 'Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. He meets up with his old sweetheart.You can probably guess the rest. The Cockleshell Heroes 1955 Approved 1 h 37 m IMDb RATING 6.6 /10 1.9K YOUR RATING Rate Action Drama War During World War II, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. f By January 1955, it was announced that Ferrer would direct as well as star in The Cockleshell Heroes. I remember Spike Milligan was always teasing David Lodge about this film. If any major studio wanted to follow up Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk with a similar tale of remarkable survival from World War II, Operation Frankton would be worth looking at. Apparently there are no known copies in existence. During the Second World War, newly promoted Major Stringer of the Royal Marines devises a novel idea for a raid. GAUMONT BRITISH / GAINSBOROUGH PICTURES star. View Profile View Forum Posts Member . Shepperton station on Station Approach off Green Lane in Shepperton. The title of the film was Charlie Moon staring Max Bygraves. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) Filming & Production. Main Road in Portsmouth, Hampshire with HMS Victory in the background. They appeared briefly at news conferences but expressed little emotion. war, wwii, combat, military or duty nazi, war, wwii, hitler or jewish war, soldiers, combat, fought or military disaster, exciting, boats, voyage or adventure spy, agent, intrigue, thriller or suspense The Older Persons Day Centre at Heathlands, Wildridings was shown as a Primary School, while the Police Station was in fact the Council Offices in external views. The railway line running beneath Chertsey and Addlestone passes beneath the bridge carrying Chertsey Road. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised. They accidentally get caught up in the Nazi book burning and come face to face with Hitler who 'innocently' signs Indianna's book mistaking him for a fan. Patent trader. The money the studios paid him helped to restore the near derelict watermill which is the only working one on the Thames now. Paul Hatlee captured this shot of the range. Bracknell, binfield manor, olivia dehavalland and "The big hulk" bill bixby in an Agether christie thriller, murder most cant remember the rest. Cockleshell Heroes Format: DVD 315 ratings Blu-ray from $19.46 DVD from $23.05 DVD 1-Disc Version $23.14 $23.05 Movies and TV Shows Amazon AU Exclusive Movie and TV Bundles. "We're trying to recreate it as accurately as we can, following the course they paddled 80 years to the day.". This is HMS Dolphin in Gosport in Hampshire and left of centre is the 100ft Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) which was also seen in Above Us the Waves. A film by Arnold Ridley of Dad's Army fame was made in and around here in the 1920's called the ghost train. John Hicks took this best possible match as the site of the ford is now buried under the M3 which runs to the left of this newer crossing. The biggest problem is, The Cockleshell Heroes is also lacking in flavour. During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. Arriving at the guardhouse by taxi, 10934 Marine Bradley reports to Sergeant Craig. At the time 1976 it was quite a tourist attraction. When a test mission ends disastrously, Stringer admits his mistake and turns to Thompson, who soon whips the marines into shape. This featured in the film as well as many other local sites. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Studios Columbia Pictures Warwick Film Productions Country UK Language English Alternative Titles The key elements of the real story were respected: the operation takes place in December 1942, the target are indeed German blockade-runners in Bordeaux and the final results of the raid are the same in the film as in the real story. We are aware that there are films on the site that were added when the criteria for the inclusion of locations was very different from today and, as a result, there may be scenes missing from some productions. "Ferrer was a megalomaniac."[17]. ", "Who could forget that the town hall in Maidenhead featured as a hospital, well from the outside anyway!, in Carry on Doctors.! [10], The script was written by Bryan Forbes who was better known at the time as an actor. Inside the Main Gate of the Royal Marines Eastney Barracks on Cromwell Road, Southsea. Whipped into shape by a no-nonsense Sergeant Major, the men are charged with destroying a number of giant German battleships in the harbour at Bordeaux, a mission they will carry out by entering the harbour in canoes and attaching limpet mines to the vessels. As the firing squad waits, the Gestapo Commandant (Walter Fitzgerald) gives Captain Thomas, Corporal Stevens and Marines Ruddock and Bradley one last chance to cooperate. Having removed the enemy uniform, Ruddock runs through the streets in his underclothes. At the end of November 12 set off from Portsmouth on Royal Navy submarine HMS Tuna. Film/TV Title: Cockleshell Heroes. Despite being extremely popular upon its release and looked on favourably by stars David Lodge and Victor Maddern (though not it must be said by Trevor Howard) Cockleshell Heroes, the recreation of 1942's Marine mission Operation Frankton, doesn't stand up favourably alongside its contemporaries and the true classics of the war movie genre. Another two men are challenged as they come ashore. It has been used as test areas for scences in 007 the world is not enough envolving fast boats and luxury sunseekers. war, soldiers, combat, fought or military, disaster, exciting, boats, voyage or adventure, spy, agent, intrigue, thriller or suspense. Through the gateway stands The Royal Marine Artillery Tavern at the corner of Cromwell Road and Tokar Street in Eastney, Southsea, Hampshire. series. Just two crews made it almost the 100 miles to the port - canoeing solely by night and resting by day - to plant mines on the enemy ships. The Corporal of the Guard takes Major Stringer to his offices where Captain Thompson is waiting. Even the dockside crane had its "Safe working load 10 tons" painted out and replaced with the same message in Norwegian. The hall was packed to its 100 capacity and we are going for a second run on Jan 10th for those who couldnt get in. Major Stringer's car approaches the parade. Every war movie has its boot camp sequence but this one goes on for a whole bloody hour, saving the actual mission for a brief final act which still seems determined to end on a positive note despite a rather. I met all the actors and have many photos of a great event. IMDb Marine Cooney (John Fabian) thumbs a lift from a truck. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid by canoe-borne British commandos on shipping in Bordeaux Harbour. Alerted to the possible nature of the mission, enemy troops are sent to the harbour. Through the archway can be seen the barracks Clock Tower. Young arrived in Hollywood in October 1954 to discuss the film with Ferrer. Facing north on Chertsey Road to the north of Addlestone in Middlesex. Normally when a film is a snapshot of its time, remakers should leave well alone, but this might be an exception. Corporal Stevens (Peter Arne), Marine Bradley (John Van Eyssen), Marine Wilby, Marine Clarke (Anthony Newley), Marine Newville, Marine Steadman, Marine Vanner, Marine Hodgson, Marine Todd (Robert Desmond) . 2021 new is an insight into the more than 100-year history of the company and the media location Geiselgasteig. Were you an extra and what was it like? He hated the title of both and left his role as technical adviser for the former to try to set the matter right in the latter. Speaking at a launch event at Eastney in Portsmouth, where training for the original mission was carried out, retired Royal Marine commando Ben Mason said it would be "pretty tough". Cockleshell Heroes Date: 1955 Director: Jos Ferrer Production Company: Warwick Film Productions Stars: Jos Ferrer, Dora Bryan, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern, Anthony Newley, Sydney Tafler, Gladys Henson, Christopher Lee, Sam Kydd Location (s): Cornwall, Hampshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey Region (s): London C-D, South East A-D, South West "Cockleshell Heroes was filmed round and about Eastney and Portsmouth. Mill Pond was still a dry valley close by to the 'School', The 'Eye of the Needle' with Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan used the River Wey Navigation for some boat scenes and Blackbushe Airfield had many dummy aircraft built on it as part of the plot as well as bringing in real ones. The cockle was scuttled and its two Royal Marines, clinging desperately to the sterns of Catfish and Cuttlefish, were towed towards land, close to the lighthouse at Pointe de Grave, before Hasler. The marines respond to their names. Of all the volunteers that return, eight marines are selected to carry out the operation. Kellys Heroes Blu-Ray [Uk] New Bluray $26.99 Buy It Now , $5.00 Shipping , eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: themusesaustralia (217,468) 99.1% , Location: South Australia, AU , Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 354608568981 There have been significant changes to the station building as Nick Boorman's comparison shows. | In consequence the location is Irving Street, London WC2 with the costumiers being M. Berman Ltd at No 18. He is given command of a small group of volunteers. [13], Filming was done in Portugal and at several Royal Marine establishments, with the Commandant-General Royal Marines training the actors for drill and canoe handling. You can make donations via PayPal at the Powell and Pressburger site. July 20, 2022 by Arnold Lynn In 1955, the British film The Cockleshell Heroes was released, which portrays a highly fictionalized version of the raid, fashioned to uplift the spirits of a gloomy post-war Britain. The Joseph Losey film 'The Offence' with Sean Connery and Ian Bannen was filmed around Bracknell, with the only tower block of Flats, Point Royal in Easthampstead as Connery's home. The station house is still standing in private ownership. Recently, James Nesbitt was seen filming on the seafront but I have no idea what this was about!!! [21], Irving Allen decided Maibaum's script did not have enough comedy, so he had Forbes rewrite Maibaum's revision and direct some sequences without telling Ferrer. There is a pub right next to the barracks. This means we have had not only a "Python" in our road but James Bond (Sean Connery) as well.". (Help for Heroes Charity). The raid is successful, but only Stringer and Clarke manage to escape. This is Peter's shot of the same location. So too was Richard Widmark[7] who ended up making A Prize of Gold for the company instead. The Royal Navy ships, HMSFlint Castle and HMSLeeds Castle, were used to portray a German anti-submarine vessel dropping depth charges. Of course it finished with everyone singing "Out of town". Looking onto Chertsey station from Railway Approach bridge in Chertsey, Surrey. [27] The film performed poorly at the US box office, like most British war movies of this era. Ruddock approaches a Milkman making deliveries. I live with in a stones throw of it. The Cockleshell Heroes (English) 0 references. Jos Ferrer proves to be tone deaf when it comes to sacrifice and military discipline. ", "Our son Dean was an extra in 'Gladiator' which was partly filmed in the woods at Tilford, south of Farnham.". On 29th. I recently ran a film show in the hall called "Upton GreyThe way we were"It consisted of our own film clips from various villagers cut onto a DVD of the Silver and Golden jubilee celebrations in the village together with other events going back over fifty years or so. from The New York Times: And the bedridden Erica appeared briefly, furiously exhorting Elizabeth to draw. ", "There was a film with Jenny Agutter; Simon Ward; Lana Morris; Faye Compton filmed almost entirely in Bracknell, in the late 60's called " I start counting ". Company Credits Impressed by Ruddock's apparent stamina the WVS Driver (Judith Furse) says farewell. They then plan to walk the same 100-mile route from Blaye to Ruffecpath the survivors used to escape. "Hello Tom, I live in a village called Upton Grey near Odiham. The studio paid for them to be removed and a large communal mast was put up in a field just outside the village. 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