Brown on Resolution

Brown on Resolution

1935 · 70 min · ★ 6.3 · Action, War

Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?

Directed by Walter Forde · Written by Michael Hogan

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