Spencer Tracy, Freddie Bartholomew, Lionel Barrymore
Harvey Cheyne is a spoiled brat used to having his own way. When a prank goes wrong onboard an ocean liner Harvey ends up overboard and nearly drowns. Fortunately he's picked up by a fishing boat just...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 31, 2006
Stats: 153 reviews
Spencer Tracy did not think this a great performance, but he won the 1937 best actor Oscar. I have to agree with Tracy's evaluation, but it doesn't detract from the fact that this is a wonderful movie. It's a great coming of age story, and Freddie Bartholomew deserves at least ...( read more)
Great story, great performance from Spencer Tracy and Freddie Bartholomew gives a child performance I dont hate. Holds up well,a solid flick.
Excelente película, es de als que atrapa y no nos suelta hasta al final que bonita historia de camaradería y aprendizaje, las actuaciones son realmente hermosas y conmovedoras, que buen cine!!!!
A very well assembled adaptation of some book I've never read. Good production though, really.
A great story about a spoiled rich boy who learns the value of hard work! Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling.
A heartfelt film with a special message about the importance of father-son relationships, and the story of a very interesting journey that made a humble boy out of a person who was once a little too high on his thrown. Loved Spencer Tracy and Freddie Barthololmew- they compliment...( read more)
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