Plot Outline
This true story follows the exploits of a top
secret British military mission to destroy Nazi
radio ships in a neutral harbour during WWII.
The daring plan is led by British Intelligence
officers Col. Lewis Pugh (Gregory Peck) and
Capt. Gavin Stewart (Roger Moore). Since the ships
are in neutral territory the British Military
command, while encouraging the scheme, must deny
any knowledge of it if it fails. Pugh & Stewart
enlist the aid of retired officer Col. Bill Grice (David Niven) & some of his former soldiers. On the pretext of being on a fishing expedition, these seemingly drunken old men in civilian clothing must board & destroy 3 Nazi ships,
whose radio transmissions have resulted in Nazi
submarines sinking allied ships. While Stewart
arranges a diversion on shore, Pugh & Grice carry
out the dangerous raid on and destruction of the
Nazi ships.