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Fighting Sea-Fleas

1944

War
Documentary

Sydney Newman
11m
March 13, 1944 · Canada

Overview

First half of film portrays life in port, including rum issue, distribution of letters, and taking on ammunition, the remainder tells the story of an action against German S-boats, in a stock-shot compilation including some captured film. Officers briefed; boats leave harbour, put to sea, "action", a Nazi naval flag is reclaimed from wreckage in the sea, and the motor torpedo boat (MTB) returns to port flying it below the British White Ensign. Film ends with a sequence showing the funeral of a Canadian seaman.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 13, 1944
Original language: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,NFB,ONF | NFB
Cast: Lorne Greene
Director: Sydney Newman
Writer: Sydney Newman
Producer: Sydney Newman
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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