In Which We Serve

Name: In Which We Serve
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1942-09-17
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson, Kay Walsh

1942·Movie·NR·115 min·★ 6.8(103)

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The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

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About In Which We Serve

In Which We Serve is a 1942 English-language drama and war film directed by Noël Coward and David Lean. The cast is led by Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

In Which We Serve was produced by Two Cities Films, British Lion Film Corporation, and J. Arthur Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 17, 1942, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director: Noël Coward, David Lean
Writers: Noël Coward
Release date: September 17, 1942
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $4 million
Production: Two Cities Films, British Lion Film Corporation, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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In Which We Serve cast & crew

In Which We Serve was directed by Noël Coward and David Lean and written by Noël Coward.

The cast features Noël Coward as Captain E. V. Kinross R.N. / Captain 'D', John Mills as Ordinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake, Bernard Miles as Chief Petty Officer Hardy / Walter Hardy, Celia Johnson as Mrs. Kinross / Alix, Kay Walsh as Freda Lewis / Freda, and Joyce Carey as Mrs. Hardy / Kath.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ronald Neame and it was produced by Herbert Smith and Noël Coward.

Is In Which We Serve worth watching?

In Which We Serve holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and war, In Which We Serve is worth a place on your watchlist.

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