Summary The title is derived from the flag of England's Outward Bound Sea School at Aberdovey, Wales: Mike Merriworth, a Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brainwashing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School. He is placed in charge of "Nelson Watch," which consists of 12 boys from all walks of British life, including the usual juvenile delinquent, a dictatorial bully, and a kid afraid of heights. He is a harsh commander and fails to appreciate some of their problems in light of what he has been through. View more details
Directed : Wolf Rilla
Written : Don Sharp John Pudney
Stars : Kieron Moore Greta Gynt Mervyn Johns Sarah Lawson
Genres : Adventure Romance History War
Release date : Oct 31, 1955
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Aberdovey Yacht Club, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
Production companies : Group 3 Productions Beaconsfield Productions
Summary The title is derived from the flag of England's Outward Bound Sea School at Aberdovey, Wales: Mike Merriworth, a Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brainwashing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School. He is placed in charge of "Nelson Watch," which consists of 12 boys from all walks of British life, including the usual juvenile delinquent, a dictatorial bully, and a kid afraid of heights. He is a harsh commander and fails to appreciate some of their problems in light of what he has been through. View more details
Genres : Adventure Romance History War
Release date : Oct 31, 1955
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Aberdovey Yacht Club, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
Production companies : Group 3 Productions Beaconsfield Productions
