Corvette K-225

"Thrilling ACTION! Stark REALISM!"

Sep 29 1943 Approved 1h 38m
Drama, War

The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain.

Plot

In 1943, 'Mac' MacClain, Canadian Navy, has lost his ship and many men to a German torpedo. While waiting for a new ship, he befriends Joyce Cartwright, sister of one of his dead officers. We follow the building and launch of new Corvette K-225, the 'HMCS Donnacona'. And who should be Mac's new subaltern but Joyce's other brother Paul, fresh out of the academy. Mac will do his best to make a good officer of Paul...if they both survive their hazardous sea duty.

Written by

John Rhodes Sturdy, Edward Chodorov

Directed by

Richard Rosson, Howard Hawks

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
644
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA