", "Cockleshell Heroes was filmed round and about Eastney and Portsmouth. At a critical stage of the war just Merchant ships operating from Bordeaux were seriously endangering the British Blockade . This means we have had not only a "Python" in our road but James Bond (Sean Connery) as well.". 3.49. Re: MoC OOP #376 Post by hearthesilence Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:18 pm . "I live in Aldershot just down the hill from the Beaumont housing estate which was once the south cavalry barracks which was used in the 1968 film the Charge Of the Light Brigade. The Royal Navy ships, HMSFlint Castle and HMSLeeds Castle, were used to portray a German anti-submarine vessel dropping depth charges. The Corporal of the Guard takes Major Stringer to his offices where Captain Thompson is waiting. ", "Who could forget that the town hall in Maidenhead featured as a hospital, well from the outside anyway!, in Carry on Doctors.! The station house is still standing in private ownership. Julian Neal points out that the station is also seen in 'On the Fiddle', 'Heavens Above' and 'Marilyn'. 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. "[11], Ferrer had Forbes's script rewritten by Richard Maibaum, who had worked on several Warwick movies,[12] which Forbes admitted "I didn't appreciate". Anyone know what pub it is/was ? The men have just twelve minutes to dispose of the mine at sea. Date: 1955 For today's audience however, the real star of the movie is the quaint social comment the film provides, and the fascinating location backdrop of 1955 post-war Britain. [4] The script was based on a Reader's Digest account of the mission by George Kent.[5]. Another film made here in the south that year was "The Eagle has Landed" starring Michael Caine. Instead it decides to focus much more of its time on stuff that also didn't make a great deal of sense. Major Stringer: Thompson, I'm training these men, not you. A modern view of the parade ground from Steve Fryer. Norman Wisdom late 50's early 60's in Windsor running over people back garden fences in On The Beat.". Many of the bungalows were old railway carriages converted into makeshift homes. Outside the Four Horse Shoes, Burrow Hill Green. You are in: South Today > Tell Tom > Film Locations. It is believed Burton was the oldest soldier in Lord Cardigans regiment at the age of 45. 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. "Ferrer was a megalomaniac."[17]. 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. Posters are sourced from TMDb and Posteritati, and appear for you and visitors to your profile and content, depending on settings. On the one hand a Boys Own rollicking war adventure with a soupcon of Carry On farce, on the other a dramatic re-enactment of a real WWII commando raid with all the resulting loss of life that entrails. Johnny Maton advises that this is Green Lane in Shepperton, Middlesex. The Sergeant orders Bradley to get changed into full marching kit. Certificate: U. EAN: Does not apply. The canoes are loaded before the submarine sets sail for the three night journey to Bordeaux. The canoes are paddled beneath jetty's and quays. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. Images submitted must be in Landscape orientation, as would be seen on the cinema screen, not Portrait. 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). Bruce Lee does not appear in the film, but receives a production credit as "Karate advisor" (action choreographer) for . Jack Eyston owns the Mapledurham estate and remembers it well. My particular place of interest is Warblington Castle. When the cast were sent off on a survival course, near their completion Jose Ferrer was filmed in a lorry which was waiting at a rail level crossing. The same watermill featured on the cover of Black Sabbath's first album, released in 1970. The Cockleshell Heroes; Donate to keep BritMovie alive. Film data from TMDb. Made by fans in Aotearoa New Zealand. Good luck! It was built by one of my favourite local people, Blessed Margaret Pole and was her favourite house. The station was also used to transport ammunition into Harewood forest during WW2. 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. imported from Wikimedia project. Regretfully I did not witness the attempted escape on the Thames, doubling up as the North Sea, Pity that would have been worth having.". Chances for success are very small. 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. here are some of them, "Children of men"(2006), "Back to the secret garden"(1946), "The Canterville Ghost", "The Great Kadinsky", "Pie In The Sky", "Inspector Wexford", "Birds Of A Feather", "In the Name of Love", "Future via Hope", "Why Trains Crash", "Big Smoke", "High Heels & Low Lifes", "The Cazelets", "The Glass", and "On the Right Track". Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Genre war Themes That got me thinking about other places in the south that have appeared on the silver screen. The Head's study was used for a caning session! Apparently there are no known copies in existence. Then ( with a good extra part worth 705) I took part in (1992) the Browning Version - it was actually mostly filmed at Milton Abbey by the way. 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. [25] This cost an extra $5,600. The episode in question is the one where, in a classic Edwardian Stately home (Clayesmore School main building) they attempt to knock the chandalier through from the ceiling to clean it, however they position the sheet to catch the chandalier under the wrong one and subsequently the wright one falls, crashing to the floor. 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. Is the information and enjoyment enough to donate 10 towards our running costs. The barracks closed in 1995. "Whilst attending Clayesmore School in the quaint village of Iwerne Minster near Blandford in the early eighties, I have to make you aware of the filming of one of the funniest scenes of the classic hit 'Only Fools and Horses'. [22], Forbes later said, "I was responsible for reshooting a great deal of them, without Ferrer's knowledge, because the producers weren't happy with the way it was going. Timewatch - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com . I remember seeing a sports car driven up a launch ramp from the road and exploding as it hit the canal bridge. For instance, deciding. 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.". (RL). Trevor Howard and David Lodge nearly drowned while filming a sequence in a canoe when the canoe overturned. While Combined Operations Headquarters monitor progress, one by one the canoeists are caught. Great George Street with Little George Street to the right. ", "Worthing Dome Cinema was used in the 1987 film "Wish You Were Here", starring Emily Lloyd. COCKLESHELL HEROES In 1942, Major 'Blondie' Hasler led members of the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment (RMBPD) on Operation Frankton. 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. The score is overbearing and insanely dramatic. 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 in the film - as a hairdresser. Film Locations; Cockleshell Heroes (locations) Donate to keep BritMovie alive. ", "The 1954 film Bang! Cockleshell Heroes DVD Classic War Movie Jos Ferrer OOP And Rare. Clarke and the other watch as the mine detonates off shore. In 1955 a film called "Charlie Moon" was filmed in Upton Grey and the nearby village of Greywell. I'm the one who is responsible for the success or the failure of this project, so if you don't mind, we'll do it my way. And it's still there as Paul's comparison view shows. When Ferrer found out, he left the film. . Fort Widley. from The New York Times: And the bedridden Erica appeared briefly, furiously exhorting Elizabeth to draw. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. Film/TV Title: WWE - The Triumph And Tragedy Of World Class Championship Wres. Bracknell, binfield manor, olivia dehavalland and "The big hulk" bill bixby in an Agether christie thriller, murder most cant remember the rest. They then plan to walk the same 100-mile route from Blaye to Ruffecpath the survivors used to escape. (and this prompted me to finally grab a cheap copy of The Cockleshell Heroes, just in case.I've enjoyed previous Sheldon Hall extras on other Eureka titles, so that alone is enough to warrant a purchase). Alerted to the possible nature of the mission, enemy troops are sent to the harbour. The Cockleshell Heroes User reviews Read user reviews Today's best video The week in TV Telly addict Andrew Collinscasts his critical eye over New Worlds (above), Klondike, The Trip to Italy,. View Profile View Forum Posts Member . "As a young lad 12-13 years old in the 1950's, attending Fairfields boys school in Basingstoke, found out that a film was being made in a village close bye. Of all the volunteers that return, eight marines are selected to carry out the operation. James Churcher's modern view shows the railway's route as a cycle-way. The studio paid for them to be removed and a large communal mast was put up in a field just outside the village. FOR SALE! RM 2J98J72 - Pointe de Grave, Gironde, France - A memorial to the Royal Marines on Operation Frankton, often known as The Cockleshell Heroes RM E3X2TG - SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH. Effecting a continental accent, Clarke arrives wearing a foreign uniform. The Operation Frankton plan was to canoe almost 100 miles behind enemy lines to blow up a fleet of German ships moored at the port of Bordeaux in occupied France. "I remember Tommy being filmed in the area when I was at school. Only two men survived the mission - Major Herbert "Blondie" Hasler and Corporal Bill Sparks. I still watch the video now and then. May be not Hollywood but Ken Russell at his best. title. The Borrowers, and The Lazarus Child. Amongst the laughable miniature work and perfunctory set design, it is well-paced and incidentally tense. 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. In 2011, the BCC created a very thorough and interesting documentary, The Most Courageous Raid of WWII. World . )we have one of the Ripping Yarns programmes ( with boys used as extras being 'crucified' in Main Quad. Looking towards Barking Reach on the north bank of the Thames. Shepperton station on Station Approach off Green Lane in Shepperton. We are always looking for more location identifications, information, snippets, anecdotes or references. 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. The marine steals a pint of milk as he passes the float. Actors: Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely. 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. (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 1956-current, June 17, 1972, Page 45, Image 45, brought to you by Chappaqua Library, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Cables were run off to every house so they wouldn't have to keep taking aerials down and putting them up again after filming sessions. You can make donations via PayPal at the Powell and Pressburger site. 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. I will always remember the opening scene, the vicar riding his bike down the hill out of control and ending up in the duck pond. Broccoli thought this made the story more interesting and had additional sequences shot to be added to the release print. Thompson allows 15 minutes for Ruddock to make a good job of it. Letterboxd Limited. The Marines were formed 28 October 1664. MARGARET LOCKWOOD: English actress. After limpet mines have been attached to ships, soldiers scan the water as the canoeists attempt to escape. Director Jos Ferrer Writers Bryan Forbes (screenplay) Richard Maibaum (screenplay) George Kent (story) Stars - LUMP'S FORT - 1941-42 HEADQUARTERS FOR OPERATION FRANKTON TRAINING.PHOTO;JONATHAN EASTLAND/AJAX RM DXJ96A - THE COCKLESHELL HEROES Did you know that parts of the latest James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" were filmed in North Hampshire? The scene where 007 is captured and released on a bridge in north Korea was also filmed here in a near by quarry pit in the woods. To the left runs The Colonnade at Eastney Barracks. LOGISTICS IN WORLD War Ii Fb Norris John - $59.24. A car arrives at the guardhouse. The producer, Cubby Broccoli, went on to produce films about a famous fictional commander of the Royal Navy in the James Bond franchise. We will mention anyone who helps and give full credit for all location shots received. Please give what you can. Brutally realistic outcome given the silly tone of the start of the film. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. At a critical stage of the war, fast Merchant ships operating from Bordeaux were seriously endangering the British blockade. "Dear Tom. ", "Our son Dean was an extra in 'Gladiator' which was partly filmed in the woods at Tilford, south of Farnham.". Eastney Barracks on Portsea Island, Portsmouth. Their target was a fleet of about 25 ships that were shipping essential materials - such as oils and natural rubber - that they needed for the Nazi war effort. 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. Directed by Jos Ferrer. instance of. After the film was completed, Broccoli claimed that the Duke of Edinburgh and Lord Mountbatten told him the contents of the cargo were radar equipment bound for Japan. Read about our approach to external linking. Steve's comparison shows alterations to the gateway and he adds that The Royal Marine Military Tavern was still trading until just a few months ago but in February 2019 was standing empty. 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. "Hello Tom, I live in a village called Upton Grey near Odiham. David Lodge is also filmed running over the road bridge adjacent to Chertsey railway station where a Southern electric train can be seen drawing into the Up platform. James Churcher tells us that this is a Drummond class T9 passing through Fort Brockhurst. After that the Victor Meldew series had one episode filmed in the village. A locomotive pulling a parcel van passes over the crossing. A daylight comparison taken by Steve Fryer. I appeared in it for all of five seconds, as I was on my bicycle. 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. A good humoured men on a mission during World War Two film. Forbes had been writing a lot of short stories and journalistic pieces, and had done some uncredited work on the screenplay for Warwick's The Black Knight. As the darkness settled on Stowe House the small crowd that had gathered were ordered to hush as they taped the scene. Many years ago I travelled up to Stowe House (Stowe School/Landscape Gardens part of the National Trust)near Buckingham (my hometown) in my lovely old Renault 4 to watch the BOOK BURNING SCENE from Indiana Jones LAST CRUSADE being filmed. Many stars from stage and screen lived on the Beach in what was known as Bungalow Town. This was actually fought from November 20th to December 3rd 1917 so he would have missed it. Patent trader. Thompson gives Ruddock enough time to beat up his wife's paramour, then drives him back to camp. 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. Barbara Windsor, Sid James and all", "O mr porter. 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. The remaining canoeists enter the harbour to complete their mission. In one scene you can clearly see the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tower) in the background. "It's going to be pretty cold out there and they'll really feel the weather, so when they first get into the river, they'll know it.". The studio was sited initially at the Old Fort and later near where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands today. "Back in the 70's Hollywood came to Warfield, near Bracknell when the Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow was using the location of Warfield Hall for one of the scenes. Forbes later said, "I got the reputation as a fast man with a pen, and as a result of that I got my first real screenplay assignment for Cockleshell Heroes. "Halt! The cast stayed at an Hotel on Hayling in those days in was known as the Post House - I believe to has changed its name since then. Lieutenant Colonel Herbert "Blondie" Hasler, RM, the leader of the real-life raid, was seconded to Warwick Films as a technical advisor. The Royal Marine commandos trained around Portsmouth for four months ahead of their secret mission in December 1942. ", "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 ". It was the first independent film shot in Britain to use CinemaScope. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). "Hi Tom I am a Master at Milton Abbey and we have had Five film units filming here at Milton Abbey School or close by. 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. And this is the view from Bell Bridge which takes Bell Bridge Road over the railway. 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 port was very important to the Germans as many merchant ships used it to supply the German Army stationed not only in France but also elsewhere throughout occupied Europe. At the house, Thompson discovers that Ruddock's Wife is having an affair with the Lodger. Production Company: Warwick Film Productions, Stars: Jos Ferrer, Dora Bryan, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern, Anthony Newley, Sydney Tafler, Gladys Henson, Christopher Lee, Sam Kydd Let me know if you've had a brush with Hollywood. As the train passes, Booth jumps into an open wagon. It has been used as test areas for scences in 007 the world is not enough envolving fast boats and luxury sunseekers. IMDb Difficult to find or see these days but I have it on DVD which I found in the USA. James provides this image of the location now. It was unbelievable how much was shipped in for a few minutes footage in the finished film. Has your local area has ever appeared on the big screen? The former barracks has now been given over to private housing. Many of the barrack buildings seen in the film still exist including the military buildings further up the beach where the scene to dispose of the live explosive device before its fuse time expired was filmed. My collection of British World War II movies. The raid is successful, but only Stringer and Clarke manage to escape. The Cockleshell Heroes ( 1955) Directed by: Jos Ferrer Written by: Bryan Forbes, George Kent, Richard Maibaum Starring: Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge, Dora Bryan, John Fabian, Jos Ferrer, Peter Arne, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern THE COCKLESHELL HEROES (1955) Directed by Jos Ferrer Available on Blu-Ray Business seller information. I enjoy this stuff but realise that there's not much here for folks not so enamored with WWII films of this era. The River Ash crossing Charlton Road by ford in Shepperton, Middlesex. 1 reference. All this during harsh December weather. Part of it was filmed at Poole harbour in 1964 (I think). about 1968 Robert Powell. In one scene he rides an elephant from the church,down the hill to the pond chased by real village youngsters. WORLD OF BOOKS LIMITED. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and Jos Ferrer, who also directed. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines, when Special Boat Service commandos infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using . April, 1802, His Majesty, King George III, directed that they should be styled THE ROYAL MARINES. This is the old Officer's Mess in Eastney Barracks which served as the Royal Marines Museum. in a film " Running Scared " The 2 stars stayed in the local pub in Braunston. Cooney and the Driver get out of the cab and enter the pub. This is Peter's shot of the same location. 3.99. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised. Thompson (Trevor Howard) is e. . As he cycles south, Ferrer has to wait for a passing northbound train (a van hauled by LSWR T9 class locomotive 30729) so he takes the opportunity to abandon his bicycle in favour of a ride in the rear of a fish lorry. 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. Cast Jack Warner,Michael Medwin, Gordon Harker.I remember this film very well in the 1970s when first viewed at the time living in Crowthorne. Even the dockside crane had its "Safe working load 10 tons" painted out and replaced with the same message in Norwegian. Marine Cooney (John Fabian) thumbs a lift from a truck. Fortunately the station building and the platform remain as can be seen in this picture by James. 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