The Cockleshell Heroes (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, The Cockleshell Heroes is a war film directed by José Ferrer, running about 97 minutes. “They Called Them "Canoe Commandos"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.
Who’s in it. The Cockleshell Heroes stars Trevor Howard as Captain Thompson, José Ferrer as Major Stringer, Anthony Newley as Marine Clarke and Victor Maddern as Sgt. Craig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Cockleshell Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cockleshell Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cockleshell Heroes tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cockleshell Heroes (1955)?
- In GB, The Cockleshell Heroes is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cockleshell Heroes worth watching?
- The Cockleshell Heroes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cockleshell Heroes?
- The Cockleshell Heroes stars Trevor Howard, José Ferrer, Anthony Newley, Victor Maddern and Percy Herbert.
- When was The Cockleshell Heroes released?
- The Cockleshell Heroes was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.