starring
Randolph Scott , James Brown
The Second World War is the setting for today's adventure double bill. Following the death of his friend in a U-boat attack, Lt Cmdr MacClain is given a new command-a little fighting ship, Corvette K-225. On its maiden voyage across the Atlantic, K-225 faces gales and Nazi ambushes and the mettle of its crew is put to a supreme test.
Screenplay by LT JOHN RHODES STURDY Produced by HOWARD HAWKS Directed by RICHARD ROSSON
. films: page 18 and at 4.40
Mosquito Squadron starring David McCallum
Suzanne Neve , David Buck
1944. When Quint Munroe leads a reconnaissance flight over occupied France, he confirms British Army Intelligence information that development work on V3 rockets is being undertaken at the Chateau de Charlon. Even though it becomes known that hundreds of RAF PoWs-including Quint's best friend David Scott-have been moved into the chateau, Munroe's Mosquito Squadron receives explicit orders: the installations must be destroyed.
Screenplay by donalds.sanopordandJoyceperry Produced by LEWIS J. RACHMIL
Directed by BORIS SAGAL. Films: page 18