Convoy (1940): Cast & Plot
Convoy is a 1940 war drama directed by Pen Tennyson, starring Clive Brook as Captain Tom Armitage, John Clements and Judy Campbell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Pen Tennyson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Convoy About?
The premise of Convoy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tale of life on board a Royal Navy cruiser assigned to protect the vital convoys between America and England during WWII.
Convoy Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- u boat
- sinking ship
- nazi u boat
- british seaman
- war at sea
- naval warfare
- naval uniform
- world war two
- year 1940
- sea battle
- periscope
- torpedo
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- refugee
- freighter
- ship's captain
- nazi flag
- battle cruiser
- air attack
- gun turret
- explosion
- fog horn
- morse code
- radio message
- radio announcement
- british navy
- british warship
- british sailor
- british destroyer
- british convoy
- german submarine
- german warship
- heavy cruiser
- scout plane
- sacrifice
- sense of duty
- torpedo attack
- naval gun
- salvo
- wounded and dying
- lieutenant commander
- seaman
- wolf pack
- romantic rivalry
- enemy radio propaganda
Convoy Cast & Characters
Clive Brook leads the cast as Captain Tom Armitage, with John Clements as Lieutenant Cranford and Judy Campbell as Lucy Armitage. Directed by Pen Tennyson; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pen Tennyson
- Clive Brook as Captain Tom Armitage
- John Clements as Lieutenant Cranford
- Judy Campbell as Lucy Armitage
- John Wengraf as Commander Deutschland
Also Starring in Convoy
· 32 more- John Laurie Gates
- Harold Warrender Lt. Commander Martin
- Charles Williams 'Shorty' Howard
- Anton Diffring U-Boat Officer
- Stewart Granger Sutton
- Edward Chapman Captain Eckersley
- Charles Farrell Walker
- Mervyn Johns His Mate
- Patrick Holt Holt
- Michael Wilding Dot
- Howard Lang Gunnery Officer (uncredited)
- Hay Petrie Minesweeper Skipper
- Edward Rigby Mr. Matthews
- Allan Jeayes Commander Blount
- John Boxer German Captain
- Albert Lieven Commander U.37
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- Harry Terry Sailor
- George Benson Parker
- Edward Lexy Merchantman Skipper
- Maire O'Neill Mary Hogan
- Bryan Herbert Signals Yeoman
- Charles Rolfe Peacock - Wardroom Steward
- John Glyn-Jones Mate
- George Carney Bates
- Alf Goddard Bosun's Mate
- David Hutcheson Captain Sandeman
- James Knight Admiral
- Penelope Dudley-Ward Mabel
- Alec Clunes Bit Part
- Derek Elphinstone Hawkins
- John Carol Edmonds
- Al Millen Knowles
More from Pen Tennyson
One more film directed by Pen Tennyson: The Proud Valley.
Convoy Plot Summary
What happens in Convoy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a routine return to base, the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Apollo tightens its formation and receives a sharp order: there is no leave, only a mission that must be completed immediately. The ship is steered by Captain Tom Armitage, a steady commander who welcomes a new first officer aboard, Lieutenant Cranford. Cranford’s arrival carries a complicated history—he is connected to a past that strained the captain’s personal life a few years earlier—yet the crew trusts him as they push onward toward a distant North Sea convoy, charged with guiding it safely into British coastal waters.
Full summary
The whole story of Convoy, scene by scene
Convoy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Convoy.
How Well Do You Know Convoy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who commands the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Apollo?
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Convoy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Convoy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Convoy?
Convoy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Convoy released?
Convoy was released on September 28, 1940.
Who directed Convoy?
Convoy was directed by Pen Tennyson.
More films by Pen Tennyson Who is in the cast of Convoy?
Convoy stars Clive Brook as Captain Tom Armitage, John Clements as Lieutenant Cranford and Judy Campbell as Lucy Armitage, among 36 credited actors.
Does Convoy have a post-credit scene?
No. Convoy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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