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San Demetrio London

7.219431h 37mMovieActionDramaWar

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…

DirectorCharles Frend
WritersF. Tennyson Jesse·Charles Frend
ProducersRobert Hamer·Michael Balcon

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 26 other countries

San Demetrio London isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 22 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Charles Frend

WFWalter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald
Chief Engineer Charles Pollard - M.V. San Demetrio
RMRalph Michael
Ralph Michael
2nd. Officer Hawkins - M.V. San Demetrio
NM
Neville Mapp
3rd. Engineer Willey - M.V. San Demetrio
BLBarry Letts
Barry Letts
Apprentice John Jones - M.V. San Demetrio
FPFrederick Piper
Frederick Piper
Boatswain W.E. Fletcher - M.V. San Demetrio
GJGordon Jackson
Gordon Jackson
Messboy John Jamieson - M.V. San Demetrio
RBRobert Beatty
Robert Beatty
'Yank' Preston - M.V. San Demetrio
MJMervyn Johns
Mervyn Johns
Greaser John Boyle - M.V. San Demetrio
JDJames Donald
James Donald
Gunnery Officer - H.M.S. Jervis Bay
NC
Nigel Clarke
R.J.E Dodds - Shipping Manager
AYArthur Young
Arthur Young
Captain George Waite - M.V. San Demetrio
MA
Michael Allen
Cadet Roy Housden - M.V. San Demetrio

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San Demetrio London — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams San Demetrio London?

San Demetrio London isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Czechia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is San Demetrio London on Netflix?

No, San Demetrio London is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is San Demetrio London on Amazon Prime Video?

No, San Demetrio London isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch San Demetrio London for free?

San Demetrio London isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is San Demetrio London based on a true story?

Yes — San Demetrio London is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).