description The Sea Wolves Overview
The Sea Wolves recounts Operation Creek, a 1943 British Indian Army mission during World War II. Cavalry Reserve’s Calcutta Light Horse successfully attacked a German merchant vessel in Mormugão Harbour, Goa, India. This action targeted a ship transmitting intelligence to U-boats in the Indian Ocean.
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info The Sea Wolves Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1980 |
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What real operation is depicted in The Sea Wolves?
The film dramatizes Operation Creek, a 1943 raid against the German merchant ship Ehrenfels. The target was in Mormugão Harbour in neutral Goa, then under Portuguese control.
Who carried out the raid in The Sea Wolves?
The mission was carried out by members of the Calcutta Light Horse, with help from the Calcutta Scottish. They were British Indian Army reserve volunteers rather than a conventional front-line assault force.
Who stars in The Sea Wolves?
Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, and David Niven lead the cast. The 1980 war film was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Is The Sea Wolves based on a book?
Yes. The film is based on James Leasor's 1978 book Boarding Party, which recounts the Goa mission later known as Operation Creek.
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