
Hell Boats
War · Drama
Overview
A war drama of motor torpedo boats which did much unsung work in WW2, but the naval battles merely provide an exciting story in which an even more special romantic drama is wrapped up.
Top Cast


James Franciscus
James Franciscus
Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R.
James Franciscus
Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R.


Elizabeth Shepherd
Elizabeth Shepherd
Alison
Elizabeth Shepherd
Alison


Ronald Allen
Ronald Allen
Comdr. Ashurst, R.N.
Ronald Allen
Comdr. Ashurst, R.N.


Magda Konopka
Magda Konopka
Luciana
Magda Konopka
Luciana


Drewe Henley
Drewe Henley
Sub. Lt. Johnson, R.N.
Drewe Henley
Sub. Lt. Johnson, R.N.


Reuven Bar-Yotam
Reuven Bar-Yotam
C.P.O. Yacov
Reuven Bar-Yotam
C.P.O. Yacov
Inigo Jackson
Inigo Jackson
C.P.O. Stanhope
Inigo Jackson
C.P.O. Stanhope


Philip Madoc
Philip Madoc
'E' Boat Captain
Philip Madoc
'E' Boat Captain


Moultrie Kelsall
Moultrie Kelsall
Vice Admiral Ashurst
Moultrie Kelsall
Vice Admiral Ashurst
David Savile
David Savile
Lieut. Wallace, R.N.
David Savile
Lieut. Wallace, R.N.
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