Where to watch San Demetrio London (1943) in the UK
San Demetrio London (1943) is currently available to stream in the UK on Channel 4 Plus. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Based on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set afire in the middle of the Atlantic by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer and then had been abandoned. When one of the lifeboats drifted back to the burning tanker the day after, and found that she still hadn't exploded, they decided to board her and put out the fires. Eventually, they managed to start the engine again and decided to try to reach Britain against all odds.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in San Demetrio London.
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Walter FitzgeraldChief Engineer Charles Pollard - M.V. San Demetrio -
Ralph Michael2nd. Officer Hawkins - M.V. San Demetrio -
Neville Mapp3rd. Engineer Willey - M.V. San Demetrio
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Barry LettsApprentice John Jones - M.V. San Demetrio -
Frederick PiperBoatswain W.E. Fletcher - M.V. San Demetrio -
Gordon JacksonMessboy John Jamieson - M.V. San Demetrio -
Robert Beatty'Yank' Preston - M.V. San Demetrio -
Mervyn JohnsGreaser John Boyle - M.V. San Demetrio
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San Demetrio London — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream San Demetrio London in the UK?
San Demetrio London (1943) is currently included in subscriptions to Channel 4 Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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San Demetrio London is currently included with: Channel 4 Plus.
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