In which we serve

United Kingdom, 1942

Film
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In which we serve is a story of a British destroyer, the H.M.S. Torrin, from its completion to its destruction at sea by the Germans. She is divebombed in the Battle of Crete, but the survivors carry on the fight. Through their experiences are shown the ordeals, the achievements and the gallantry of H.M.S. Torrin. Stars Noel Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson, Michael Wilding and Richard Attenborough.

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Credits

co-director

David Lean

Noel Coward

producer

Noel Coward

production company

Two Cities Films

Duration

01:50:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1942

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

302936

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

Wikidata

Q1089543

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