In which we serve

Author

David Lean

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

DVD special ed.

Languages

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles.

Publication Information

[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [2012]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (114 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

The story of the H.M.S. Torrin, a British naval ship, from its construction through its destruction in World War II. As the surviving crew cling to life boats and wreckage awaiting rescue, they flashback to their homes and loved ones and in so doing recall just why they are fighting and whom they are fighting for.

Notes

Title from disc surface.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1942.

Also issued in box set: David Lean directs Noël Coward.

Special features: interview with Noël Coward scholar Barry Day ; A profile of "In which we serve," a short documentary from 2000 on the making of the film ; audio recording of a 1969 conversation between actor Richard Attenborough and Coward at London's National Film Theatre ; trailer.