P.Q. 17 (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, P.Q. 17 is a war film directed by Frank Cox, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. "That order to scatter was as good as a death sentence to those merchant ships. And there isn't one officer or rating who doesn't agree with me." A British Allied convoy designated for the Soviet Union comes under attack from German forces during World War II.
Who’s in it. P.Q. 17 stars Richard Briers as Jack Broome, Paul Copley as PO Jordan, Philip Bloomfield as Chief Yeoman Blood and Tony Caunter as Coxswain, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch P.Q. 17 page.
If you liked it. Fans of P.Q. 17 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch P.Q. 17 (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for P.Q. 17 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in P.Q. 17?
- P.Q. 17 stars Richard Briers, Paul Copley, Philip Bloomfield, Tony Caunter and Simon Heywood.
- When was P.Q. 17 released?
- P.Q. 17 was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.