The Sea Chase (1955)
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60% of users liked it
(2,609 ratings)
John Wayne plays anti-Nazi Prussian sea captain Karl Erlich in Sea Chase, one of the many film commentaries released post WWII. Though staunchly opposed to the Nazi regime, Karl (Wayne) feels it would nevertheless be unpatriotic should he refuse to save his ship from destruction. His ship--an old,… More John Wayne plays anti-Nazi Prussian sea captain Karl Erlich in Sea Chase, one of the many film commentaries released post WWII. Though staunchly opposed to the Nazi regime, Karl (Wayne) feels it would nevertheless be unpatriotic should he refuse to save his ship from destruction. His ship--an old, rusty 5,000 ton freighter named the Ergenstrasse--is being pursued by a British warship on his journey from Australia back to Germany. Captain Erlich does everything he can to save his ship and his crew, but the process is long and dangerous, particularly without a plentiful supply of fuel and provisions. Erlich must face obstacles ranging from horrendous sea storms and shark attacks to false murder accusations, and it seems his only devotee is Elsa (Lana Turner), a beautiful German spy. Despite nearly falling to the determined English ship and a mutiny attempt by his own crew, Captain Erlich manages to survive what was anything but a routine trip back to his home country. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Farrow
- Genres
- Classics, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1955 Wide
- Studio
- WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
To enjoy this John Wayne's popular action adventure, you'll have to disregard its terrible script and bizarre casting of the Duke as a German sea captain.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
"This letterboxed version was watchable only to see how Lana acts while wearing furs..."
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Cast
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John Wayne
as Capt. Karl Erlich
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Lana Turner
as Elsa Keller
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David Farrar
as Comdr. Napier
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Lyle Bettger
as Krichner
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Tab Hunter
as Cadet Wesser
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James Arness
as Schlieter
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Dick Davalos
as Cadet Walter Stemme
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John Qualen
as Chief Schmidt
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Paul Fix
as Max Heinz
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Lowell Gilmore
as Capt. Evans
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Alan Hale Jr.
as Wentz
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Peter Whitney
as Bachman
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Claude Akins
as Winkler
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Alan Lee
as Brounck
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Jean De Briac
as French governor
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John Doucette
as Bo'sun
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Anthony Eustrel
as British high official
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Wilton Graff
as Hepke
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Cameron A. Grant
as Kruse
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Renate Huy
as Fraulein
- John Indrisano
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James Lilburn
as British officer
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Gavin Muir
as British officer
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Pat O'Moore
as Warship officer
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Tudor Owen
as Trawler survivor
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Gil Perkins
as Baldhead
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Joey Ray
as Sub Lieutenant
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Luis Van Rooten
as Matz
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Adam Williams
as Kruger
- Gloria Dea
- Isabelle Dwan
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Lucita
as Spanish Girl
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Fred Stromsoe
as Mueller
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John Sheffield
as Patron in Dining Room
- Richard Davalos
