Fighting Sea-Fleas

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Sydney Newman

Writers

Sydney Newman

Language

English

Country

Canada

Release date

13 March 1944

Ensemble

Cast

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  Lorne Greene

  Narrator (voice)