The Shrine of Victory (1943)

Synopsis of The Shrine of Victory

This British docudrama was a joint production of Michael Balcon and Alberto Cavalcanti. Based on eyewitness testimony, Shrine of Victory reenacts the recent Nazi takeover of Greece. Heading the nonprofessional cast is Vrassida Capernaros as courageous Greek Petty Officer Leonides, who decides to take a stand when his land is overrun by Germans. After attempting to help several of his countrymen escape to unoccupied territory, Leonides joins the British Navy, training his fellow Greek expatriates in the intricacies of maritime warfare. The voiceover narration in Shrine of Victory was co-scripted by future Hitchcock collaborator Angus McPhail. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Charles Hasse

Producer(s):

Alberto Cavalcanti, Michael Balcon

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