- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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3 out of 5
This distinguished British war film details the exploits of celebrated Royal Navy frogman Lieutenant Lionel "Buster" Crabb (no, not the movie star). He's played here by Laurence Harvey, whose explosive temperament is a perfect match for Crabb's volatile character. The underwater shooting (by Egil Woxholt) is well done and the plot has more excitement than many fictional tales. Reliable Michael Craig plays Crabb's partner, while stern John Clements represents the Admiralty. The saga is shot through with a rich vein of humour, a credit to the creative talent of writer/director William Fairchild. Lovely Dawn Addams is the female lead, but in British films of this period the ladies didn't get much of a look in.
Plot Summary
Second World War drama based on the real-life experiences of Royal Navy frogman Lieutenant Lionel Crabb, starring Laurence Harvey. In 1941, Crabb spearheads efforts to protect Allied shipping in the Mediterranean from the Italians. His exploits are to win him the George Medal.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Lieutenant Lionel Crabb
- Laurence Harvey
- Third Officer Jill Masters
- Dawn Addams
- Leading Seaman Knowles
- Michael Craig
- The Admiral
- John Clements
- Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
- Sidney James
- Able Seaman Morgan
- Alec McCowen
- Able Seaman Fraser
- Nigel Stock
- Ordinary Seaman Thomas
- Ian Whittaker
- Tomolino
- Arnold Foa
- Conchita
- Gianna Maria Canale
Crew
- Director
- William Fairchild
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