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The Sea Chase (1955) 6.2
As World War II begins, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich tries to get his ship back to Germany through a gantlet of Allied warships. Director:John Farrow |
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Cast
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| John Wayne | ... |
Captain Karl Ehrlich
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| Lana Turner | ... |
Elsa Keller
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| David Farrar | ... |
Commander Jeff Napier
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| Lyle Bettger | ... |
Chief Officer Kirchner
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| Tab Hunter | ... |
Cadet Wesser
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| James Arness | ... |
Schlieter
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Richard Davalos | ... |
Cadet Walter Stemme
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| John Qualen | ... |
Chief Engineer Schmitt
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| Paul Fix | ... |
Max Heinz
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Lowell Gilmore | ... |
Captain Evans
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Luis Van Rooten | ... |
Matz
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| Alan Hale Jr. | ... |
Wentz
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Wilton Graff | ... |
Counsel General Hepke
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Peter Whitney | ... |
Bachman
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| Claude Akins | ... |
Winkler
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As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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The elusive Sea Captain and his blonde woman in an explosive, suspense-packed story of high daring on the high seas! See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
4 June 1955 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le renard des ocĂ©ans See more »Company Credits
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Mono (35 mm optical prints) (RCA Sound Recording)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
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2.55 : 1
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Prior to the start of filming in Hawaii, John Wayne went scuba diving and developed an ear infection. As a result, he was in severe pain for much of shooting. Many of Wayne's scenes could be shot only on his "good" side, since the infected ear was so swollen, and between takes he had to go lie down to rest from the pain. See more »Goofs
The Ergenstrasse's pistols are Walther P-38s, which had only been adopted for military use the year before. It is unlikely that such weapons would be found on an old tramp steamer. See more »Quotes
Capt. Karl Ehrlich: Did anyone ever tell you that you're beautiful when you're angry?See more »
This film has a good premise, but feels and looks like mid-50's Hollywood bloat. The North Sea storm and naval battle scenes are cheesy. Duke does not a believable German make. Lana looks like she just stepped out of a bar with Johnny Stompanato. Surprisingly bad dialogue considering Bellah also worked on many of the best Ford/Wayne productions. Avoid, unless you must see all John Wayne WWII movies.