Monday Morning Maybe

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Morning Departure

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1950 | 102 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for history and war-film fans and anyone who loves a strong drama. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Fans of Greyhound or Darkest Hour should feel right at home.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The crew of a submarine is trapped on the sea floor when it sinks. How can they be rescued before they run out of air?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

Behind the scenes

A few things you might not know about the making of Morning Departure.

  • Almost the entire budget was provided by the National Film Finance Corporation.

    Production

  • The role played by Nigel Patrick was originally offered to Peter Finch and James Donald but neither was available.

    Production

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roy Ward Baker

  • John MillsLt. Cmdr. Armstrong
  • Richard AttenboroughStoker Snipe
  • Nigel PatrickLt. Manson
  • George ColeERA Marks
  • Bernard LeeCmdr. Gates
  • Peter HammondSub-Lt. Oakley
  • Andrew CrawfordSub-Lt. J. McFee
  • Michael BrennanCPO Barlow
  • Wylie Watson
  • Helen Cherry