Movie

The Big Blockade

★ 6.7(6)19421h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Frend
Release date: 1942-01-19
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ealing Studios

About The Big Blockade

The Big Blockade is a 1942 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Charles Frend, starring Leslie Banks, Michael Redgrave and Will Hay. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Blockade in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Wartime propaganda piece reporting on the success of the economic blockade of Germany in the early years of the war.

Cast

Leslie Banks

Taylor

Michael Redgrave

Russian

Will Hay

Skipper

John Mills

Tom

Bernard Miles

Royal Navy Mate

Michael Rennie

George

Frank Cellier

Schneider

Robert Morley

Von Geiselbrecht

Alfred Drayton

Direktor

Marius Goring

German Propaganda Officer

Austin Trevor

U-boat Captain

Albert Lieven

Gunter

Themes & keywords

propagandaworld war ii

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Blockade in Canada?+

The Big Blockade is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Big Blockade on Netflix?+

The Big Blockade is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Big Blockade?+

The Big Blockade has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in The Big Blockade?+

The Big Blockade stars Leslie Banks, Michael Redgrave, Will Hay, John Mills and Bernard Miles.

When did The Big Blockade come out?+

The Big Blockade is a 1942 movie directed by Charles Frend.

What genre is The Big Blockade?+

The Big Blockade is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Big Blockade?+

The Big Blockade was directed by Charles Frend.