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  1. Movies
  2. Morning Departure

Morning Departure

1946
1h 30m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1946

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

At the end of World War II, a Royal Navy submarine on routine patrol strikes and detonates a mine. The subsequent explosion sinks the submarine, killing most of its crew. Frantic efforts are taken to rescue those remaining alive.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Dec 1, 1946
Languages
English
Director
Harold Clayton
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

Lt-Cmdr. Stanford

Derek Elphinstone

Lt. Manson

Ronald Adam

Ronald Adam

Lt. McFee

John Baker

Petty Officer Barlow

Alban Blakelock

Leading Seaman Hillbrook

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

Stoker Marks

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Commander Gates

Robert Raglan

Commander Whately

Cameron Hall

Cameron Hall

Able Seaman Higgins

Fred Groves

Captain Fenton

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Teaboy

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