Morning Departure 1950 N/R, 102 min. Genre: Drama / Thriller aka: Operation Disaster
Director: Roy Ward Baker Cast: John Mills, Helen Cherry, Richard Attenborough, Nigel Patrick, Peter Hammond, Andrew Crawford, Michael Brennan, George Cole, Victor Maddern, Roddy McMillan, Frank Coburn, Bernard Lee, Kenneth More, James Hayter, Lana Morris
While on a routine peace-time mission, the submarine "Trojan" strikes a mine and sinks to the bottom of the ocean. All but 12 men are killed. After deciding who will survive, the captain, LCDR. Armstrong (John Mills), manages to get eight men out through the gun hatch and the conning tower. The remaining four crewmen must wait, entombed in the submarine, hoping for rescue.
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Ring of Bright Water 1969 G, 107 min. Genre: Family
Director: Jack Couffer Cast: Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey, Jameson Clark, Helena Gloag, W.D. Joss, Roddy McMillan, Jean Taylor Smith, Archie Duncan, Kevin Collins, John(2) Young, James Gibson
When Graham (Bill Travers) spots an otter, Mij, on a busy London street, the two form a bond. Graham recognizes that the Scottish Highlands would provide a better environment for Mij. So, they move into an old cabin and enjoy adventures in this story about friendship and love.
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| 1. Morning Departure (1950) aka: Operation Disaster
2. Ring of Bright Water (1969)
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