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In Which We Serve
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In Which We Serve

1942-09-17 · 115 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · War

The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

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Production details

Directors
Noël Coward, David Lean
Production companies
Two Cities Films, British Lion Film Corporation, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000
Revenue
USD 4,450,000

Top Cast

Noël CowardNoël CowardCaptain E. V. Kinross R.N. / Captain 'D'
John MillsJohn MillsOrdinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake
Bernard MilesBernard MilesChief Petty Officer Hardy / Walter Hardy
Celia JohnsonCelia JohnsonMrs. Kinross / Alix
Kay WalshKay WalshFreda Lewis / Freda
Joyce CareyJoyce CareyMrs. Hardy / Kath
Derek ElphinstoneNo. 1
Michael WildingMichael WildingFlags
Robert SansomGuns
Philip FriendPhilip FriendTorps
Chimmo BransonMidshipman
Ballard BerkeleyBallard BerkeleyEngineer Commander
Hubert GreggHubert GreggPilot
James DonaldJames DonaldDoc
Michael WhittakerSub
Kenneth CartenSub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
John VarleySecco
Caven WatsonBrodie
Geoffrey HibbertGeoffrey HibbertJoey Mackeridge
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughYoung Stoker

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