This movie is in the public domain and comes in a color disc with the title printed on it. Corvette k225 is a 1943 american war film directed by richard rosson and starring randolph scott and james brown, with ella raines making her feature film debut. Corvette k225 1943 richard rosson cast and crew allmovie. Old movie called corvette k 225, which is about a royal canadian navy, flower class.
Corvette k225 is a classic ww2 flag waver too often overlooked by the fans of war movies. Directed by richard rosson, corvette k225 also known as korvette k225, nelson touch, the is a wardrama film, released on september 29 of 1943 in the usa. Randolph scott holds the films firmly afloat, and a few characters to help with the enjoyment along with those waves shaking the ship throughout. Canadian captain randolph scott joins 1940s convoy to russia. The story of a canadian wwii naval vessel, with a dramatic. Out in the trackless sealanes where the roving uboats wait to catch our wallowing transports carrying materials of war. In 1943, mac macclain, canadian navy, has lost his ship and many men to a. Randolph scott was the star of corvette k 225, a tribute to the world war ii corvette escorts which guided allied convoys through treacherous atlantic waters. I found the cinematography boring in this one, so i was surprised when i saw it was nominated for a best cinematography oscar. Corvette k 225 was produced by howard hawks, though the direction was credited to richard rosson.
I certainly agree with your assessment of the movie, but im going to split a hair or two about how a corvette compares to other navy ships. Corvette k 225 1943 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. She fought primarily in the battle of the atlantic. While mph gives corvette k225 s national release date as 1 oct 1943, hr news items state that the films world premiere was held on 19 oct 1943 at the central theatre in ottawa, canada, with the proceeds being donated to the navy league of canada. The film corvette k 225 was made during wwii but realistically shows the battle of the atlantic from the perspective of a canadian corvette a smaller version of a destroyeras it traverses the atlantic from halifax to england. We follow the building and launch of new corvette k 255, the hmcs donnacona. Corvette k 225 1943 directed by richard rosson, howard hawks. Corvette k225 1943 cast and crew a canadian captain randolph scott has his girlfriends ella raines brother james brown with him on a world war ii convoy to russia. Randolph scott and james brown are starring, alongside ella raines, barry fitzgerald, andy devine and fuzzy knight. This movie gives a good representation of the valiant and crucial role, convoy escorts of the atlantic played in the help to win the war. Corvette k225 1943, a film by richard rosson theiapolis. Because k255 is such a reealistic movie it was used a a training film by the rcn.
While motion picture herald gives corvette k225s national release date as october 1, 1943, hollywood reporter news items state that the films world premiere was held on october 19, 1943 at the central theatre in ottawa, canada, with the proceeds being donated to the navy league of canada. There are no english trailers added to corvette k 225. Renamed corvette k225, the rossonhawks collaboration did decent box office business but did not turn a profit until three years after its release. Tony gaudio was nominated for the 1943 academy award for best.
Corvette k 225 1943 is a drama, war movie starring randolph scott and ella raines. Starring randolph scott, ella raines, james brown, barry fitzgerald, andy devine, fuzzy knight, noah beery jr. Corvette k225 1943 randolph scott, on dvd, rare warmovies, wwii, wwi, the korean war, hard to find movies, nazi, gestapo, world war, the pacific war, resistance, pow, hitler, war. Renamed corvette k225, the rossonhawks collaboration did decent box office business but did not turn a. Corvette k225 1943 09291943 us drama, war 1h 38m user score. Watch corvette k 225 full movie in hd visit movie 177751 the story of a canadian wwii naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot co.
Corvette k225 war drama 1943 randolph scott rated pg. Corvette k 225 1943 a canadian captain randolph scott has his girlfriends ella raines brother james brown with him on a world war ii convoy to russia. With randolph scott, james brown, ella raines, barry fitzgerald. Only the romantic triangle involving scott, james brown and ella raines bogs down this thrillaminute war picture. Mar 29, 2020 in 1943, mac macclain, canadian navy, has lost his ship and many men to a german torpedo. We follow the building and launch of new corvette k 255, the donnacola. We follow the building and launch of new corvette k225, the hmcs donnacona. The film corvette k225 was made during wwii but realistically shows the battle of the atlantic from the perspective of a canadian corvette a smaller version of a destroyeras it traverses the atlantic from halifax to england. Corvette k225 1943 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. Corvette k 225 is a 1943 american war film directed by richard rosson and starring randolph scott and james brown, with ella raines making her feature film debut.
While waiting for a new ship, he befriends joyce cartwright, sister of one of his dead officers. Corvette k225 1943 in 1943, mac macclain, canadian navy, has lost his ship and many men to a german torpedo. Corvette k225 is a film directed by richard rosson, howard hawks with randolph scott, james brown, ella raines, barry fitzgerald, year. Corvette k 225 1943 0929 1943 us drama, war 1h 38m user score. The focus of the film is a dangerridden journey from halifax to britain, the tension quotient. Because of the scarcity of these hard to find features in most cases. Overview of corvette k225, 1943, directed by richard rosson, with randolph scott, james brown, ella raines, at turner classic movies. The vessel was originally named hmcs vancouver but was renamed in november 1941 before the ship was launched. Corvette k225 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Corvette k225 1943 directed by richard rosson, howard hawks. A web page featuring information about corvette k 225. Description corvette k225 war drama 1943 randolph scott rated pg black and white stars. Robert mitchum, credited as bob mitchum, had a minor supporting role, one of 20 hollywood films he made in 1943.
The thrilling story of a canadian wwii naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain. The story of a canadian wwii naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain. The story of a canadian wwii naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first. Old movie called corvette k225, which is about a royal canadian navy, flower class corvette during wwii. Corvette k225 full movie download nm56mrm5m15 movie. In 1943, mac macclain, canadian navy, has lost his ship and many men to a german torpedo. Corvette k225 is a 1943 war film starring randolph scott and ella raines, making her feature film debut. Metrograph is a new manhattan movie theater devoted to screening archive quality 35mm prints and. Corvette k225 was produced by howard hawks, though the direction was credited to richard rosson. Directed by richard rosson, corvette k 225 also known as korvette k 225, nelson touch, the is a wardrama film, released on september 29 of 1943 in the usa. A web page featuring information about corvette k225. The film was released in the uk as the nelson touch. Corvette k225 1943 is a drama, war movie starring randolph scott and ella raines.
Corvette k225 1943 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Corvette k 225 1943 in 1943, mac macclain, canadian navy, has lost his ship and many men to a german torpedo. Average sea story from the war, hyping the corvette k225 1943 as a useful battle ship. Corvette k225 is a 1943 american war film directed by richard rosson and starring randolph scott and james brown, with ella raines making her feature film. Corvette k225 1943 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten. We follow the building and launch of new corvette k255, the hmcs donnacona. Corvette k 225 is a 1943 war film starring randolph scott and ella raines, making her feature film debut. Navyella rainesrandolph scott corvette k 225 none nicer. Corvette k225 1943 directed by howard hawks, richard. Randolph scott was the star of corvette k225, a tribute to the world war ii corvette escorts which guided allied convoys through treacherous atlantic waters. Watch corvette k225 full movie in hd visit the story of a canadian wwii naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot co. As much as hawks disliked interference when he was making a movie, he felt totally free to assume directing responsibilities when he was producing a picture.
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In corvette k225 its 1943, and mac macclain, canadian navy, has lost his ship and many men to a german torpedo. Scott plays the officer in charge of a royal canadian corvette cruiser, dedicated to keeping the troops safe from enemy submarine attack. Corvette k225 1943 a canadian captain randolph scott has his girlfriends ella raines brother james brown with him on a world war ii convoy to russia. We follow the building and launch of new corvette k 225, the hmcs donnacona. Find movie and film cast and crew information for corvette k225 1943 richard rosson on allmovie.
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