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Director:
Writers:
Jack London (novel)
Robert Rossen (writer)
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Release Date:
21 March 1941 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
Humphrey van Weyden, a writer, and fugitives Ruth Webster and George Leach have been given refuge aboard... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
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A rough sea captain is put to the test. more (25 total)

Cast

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Edward G. Robinson ... 'Wolf' Larsen
Ida Lupino ... Ruth Webster
John Garfield ... George Leach
Alexander Knox ... Humphrey Van Weyden

Gene Lockhart ... Dr. Prescott
Barry Fitzgerald ... Cooky
Stanley Ridges ... Johnson
David Bruce ... Young Sailor
Francis McDonald ... Svenson
Howard Da Silva ... Harrison
Frank Lackteen ... Smoke
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:90 min (video version) | 100 min (original version) | 87 min (edited version) (TCM print)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The first movie to have its world premiere on a ship: the luxury liner "America" during a trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. more
Quotes:
Humphrey Van Weyden: There's a price no man will pay for living. more
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Soundtrack:
Ma Blushin' Rosie more

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A rough sea captain is put to the test., 30 October 2001
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Author: Michael O'Keefe from Muskogee OK

This is probably the best remembered version of the Jack London tale. A ruthless and savvy sea captain(Edward G. Robinson)reluctantly rescues a shipwreck and puts his unplanned passengers to work on his ship. Soon he is forced to deal with an enraged, rebellious crew. Directed expertly by Michael Curtiz.

Robinson is great as the meglomaniacal master of the ship. Outstanding performances from Ida Lupino and John Garfield. Also in supporting roles are Howard Da Silva, Barry Fitzgerald and Alexander Knox. Watch this in tandem with another Curtiz swashbuckler SEA HAWK(1940)along with popcorn shrimp and dramamine...talk about adventure.

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