Western Approaches

Directed by Pat Jackson
1945    83m
7.1
A wartime film, made under the auspices of the Crown Film Unit, serving as a tribute to the Merchant Navy. During WWII, they kept the lifeline to America and the Commonwealth open so that this little island could fight on. Even as late as 1943/4 when this was made, the convoys still provided vital essential supplies as well as the materiel necessary to take the fight into Europe. This film dramatizes the experiences of many merchant seamen.
Cast of Western Approaches
  • Eric FullertonConvoy Commodore
  • Duncan MacKenzieConvoy Naval Captain
  • W. KerrConvoy Naval Captain
  • Eric BaskeyfieldChief Officer on Leander
  • Dick LongfordWireless Officer on Leander
  • Bart WadhamWireless Officer on Leander
  • H.S. HillsGunner on Leander
  • Pat JacksonGun Crew Officer on Leander
  • P.J. PyecraftLifeboat Captain
  • Chief Engineer RussellLifeboat Chief Engineer
  • Fred ArmisteadLifeboat Steward
  • Jim RedmondSparks

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