The Blue Peter

The Blue Peter

A Stirring Saga of the Sea -- and a Heart-warming story about a place that makes boys men and men into heroes

NR 1955 · 93 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure

A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.

Directed by Wolf Rilla · Written by Don Sharp

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Kieron Moore Mike Merriworth
Sarah Lawson Gwyneth Thomas
Greta Gynt Mary Griffin
Mervyn Johns Captain Snow
Harry Fowler Charlie Barton
Anthony Newley Fred Starling
John Charlesworth Andrew Griffin
Brian Roper Tony Mullins
Edwin Richfield Number One
Ram Gopal Dr. Tigara
Russell Napier Raymond Curtis
Mary Kerridge Mrs. Snow

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