"The Sea Wolves" is a 1980 war film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and starring Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, and Trevor Howard. The story is based on the real-life Operation Creek, a British special forces mission during World War II to destroy German ships in neutral Goa, India.
The main characters in the film include:
Captain Gavin Stewart (played by Gregory Peck) - the leader of the British special forces team tasked with carrying out the mission.
Colonel Lewis Pugh (played by Roger Moore) - a retired British Army officer who is recruited by Stewart to help with the mission.
Jack Cartwright (played by David Niven) - a former British intelligence officer who provides crucial information and helps plan the operation.
Major Yamamitsu (played by Toshirô Mifune) - a Japanese intelligence officer who is stationed in Goa and becomes aware of the British plan.
The story begins in 1943, when the British government decides to launch a secret mission to destroy German ships in the neutral port of Goa. Captain Stewart leads a team of retired soldiers, including Colonel Pugh and Jack Cartwright, to carry out the mission. However, they soon discover that the Germans are well-prepared and have set up defenses to protect their ships.
As the team tries to carry out their mission, they encounter various challenges, including conflicts with Indian officials, betrayal by a local Goan, and suspicion from the Japanese intelligence officer Major Yamamitsu. Despite these obstacles, the team manages to successfully sink two German ships and damage several others.
Overall, "The Sea Wolves" is a thrilling war film that highlights the bravery and resourcefulness of the British soldiers involved in Operation Creek. The film also touches on themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the complexities of war.
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There is a romantic subplot in "The Sea Wolves" involving Colonel Lewis Pugh, played by Roger Moore, and Mrs. Cromwell, played by Barbara Kellerman. They meet and develop feelings for each other while staying at the same hotel in India. They spend time together, and it is implied that they sleep together. However, their romance is brief and does not play a significant role in the overall plot of the film. at 1:10:45 was they sleep together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxri_RBJF5Y&t=3940s?
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Barbara Kellerman, Wolf Kahler, and Carmen du Sautoy all played minor roles in "The Sea Wolves," and their characters interacted with various members of the main cast. Here's a brief rundown of their roles and interactions:
Barbara Kellerman played the role of Mrs. Cromwell, the wife of one of the soldiers involved in the mission. She interacts mainly with her husband and the other soldiers' wives.
Wolf Kahler played the role of a German naval officer who is stationed in Goa to protect the German ships. He interacts with Captain Stewart and the other members of the British special forces team during a tense confrontation.
Carmen du Sautoy played the role of Juanita de Cordoba, a beautiful and mysterious woman who is suspected of being a spy for the Germans. She interacts with Jack Cartwright, who is initially attracted to her but later discovers her true allegiance.
