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Convoy

Convoy

19405.41h 30m

Overview

A tale of life on board a Royal Navy cruiser assigned to protect the vital convoys between America and England during WWII.

Directed by Pen Tennyson
Written by Pen Tennyson, Patrick Kirwan
Produced by Michael Balcon
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Top Cast

Clive Brook

Clive Brook

Captain Tom Armitage

John Clements

John Clements

Lieutenant Cranford

Edward Chapman

Edward Chapman

Captain Eckersley

Judy Campbell

Judy Campbell

Lucy Armitage

Penelope Dudley-Ward

Penelope Dudley-Ward

Mabel

Edward Rigby

Edward Rigby

Mr. Matthews

Allan Jeayes

Allan Jeayes

Commander Blount

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Dot

Harold Warrender

Harold Warrender

Lt. Commander Martin

David Hutcheson

David Hutcheson

Captain Sandeman

Themes & Keywords

world war iibritish navy

About Convoy

Convoy is a drama, war film released in 1940 exploring themes of world war ii, british navy. Directed by Pen Tennyson, it stars Clive Brook, John Clements, Edward Chapman. A tale of life on board a Royal Navy cruiser assigned to protect the vital convoys between America and England during WWII.

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