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The Blue Peter

The Blue Peter

A Stirring Saga of the Sea -- and a Heart-warming story about a place that makes boys men and men into heroes

19556.01h 33mNR

Overview

A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.

Directed by Wolf Rilla
Written by Don Sharp
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Top Cast

Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore

Mike Merriworth

Sarah Lawson

Sarah Lawson

Gwyneth Thomas

Greta Gynt

Greta Gynt

Mary Griffin

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Captain Snow

Harry Fowler

Harry Fowler

Charlie Barton

Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley

Fred Starling

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John Charlesworth

Andrew Griffin

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Brian Roper

Tony Mullins

Edwin Richfield

Edwin Richfield

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Ram Gopal

Ram Gopal

Dr. Tigara

Themes & Keywords

walesenglandkorean war (1950-53)juvenile delinquent

About The Blue Peter

The Blue Peter is a adventure film released in 1955 exploring themes of wales, england, korean war (1950-53), juvenile delinquent. Directed by Wolf Rilla, it stars Kieron Moore, Sarah Lawson, Greta Gynt. A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.

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