Sea Wife (1957)

In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a ... See full summary »

Director:

Bob McNaught

Writers:

George K. Burke (screenplay), J.M. Scott (novel)

Stars:

Joan Collins, Richard Burton, Basil Sydney

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joan Collins	...	Sea Wife
Richard Burton	...	Biscuit
Basil Sydney	...	Bulldog
Cy Grant	...	Number Four
Ronald Squire	...	Clubman
Harold Goodwin	...	Daily Telegraph Clerk
Roddy Hughes	...	Club Barman
Gibb McLaughlin	...	Club Porter
Lloyd Lamble	...	Captain 'San Felix'
Ronald Adam	...	Army Padre
Nicholas Hannen	...	Elderly Passenger
Otokichi Ikeda	...	Submarine Commander
Tenji Takagi	...	Submarine Interpreter
Beatrice Varley	...	Elderly Nun

Storyline

In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a flashback frame.

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Plot Keywords:

sea bird | character names not mentioned in dialogue | ship | flashback | british | 

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Taglines:

What happened out there...in the surging vastness of the India Ocean?

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

Cy Grant (Number Four) and Richard Burton (Biscuit) served in the Royal Air Force as navigators in World War II.

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Goofs

The opening sequences in London are set in 1947, but several 1950s vehicles (including the newspaper delivery vans) are visible in various street scenes.

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Quotes

Sister Therese: Tell me, was I delirious?
Michael Cannon: A bit.

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Connections

Referenced in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?: The Go-Between (1974)

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Soundtracks

The Sea Wife Theme (I'll Find You)
Sung by David Whitfield
Composed by Tolchard Evans
Lyrics by Richard Mullan

User Reviews

War-time drama of survival, and forbidden and lost love

Most of the small number of viewers who have commented on this film to date, seem to find it boring or without much substance. But I think "See Wife," has much more than meets the eye – especially than meets the eye of modern movie-goers who are so used to being bombarded with action after action scenes along with lots of CGI. This is a story first, about civilian victims of war; then about survivors at sea and on an uninhabited island; then about return to life after World War II. But the plot develops around four survivors and includes drama, distrust, prejudice and mystery.

Some reviewers like to see parts of other films in this one, but there is something that sets "Sea Wife" apart from "Life Boat" and others. That is in the forbidden and lost love. And, part of the mystery revolves around another love that is held and given for something higher. The script is very good, the scenes are engaging and the acting is very good. A very good film that movie fans who look for big doses of quality acting will appreciate. It doesn't have a usual Hollywood ending, but one that satisfies the mystery and drama of the story.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

16 October 1957 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Intocável

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alma Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Recording) Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1