Captain China
"Hitting the screen with the force of a raging typhoon!"
Originally released in 1950. Captain China is a action/adventure film. directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Starring John Payne, Gail Russell, and Jeffrey Lynn
Synopsis
The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy. Accused of deliberately scuttling his ship during a typhoon, Captain China hopes to clear himself by signing on as a common seaman on a vessel captain by his former first mate Brendensen. There's no love lost between the two men, and their mutual animosity is intensified when both fall in love with beautiful passenger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1950
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Payne
as Charles S. Chinnough
Gail Russell
as Kim Mitchell
Jeffrey Lynn
as Capt. George Brendensen
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Red Lynch
Edgar Bergen
as Mr. Haasvelt
Michael O'Shea
as Trask
Ellen Corby
as Miss Endicott
Robert Armstrong
as Keegan
John Qualen
as Geech
Ilka Grüning
as Mrs. Marguerite Haasvelt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain China about?
The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy. Accused of deliberately scuttling his ship during a t...
Who directed Captain China?
Captain China was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
How long is Captain China?
Captain China has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Captain China released?
Captain China was released on February 2, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain China?
The main cast of Captain China includes John Payne, Gail Russell, Jeffrey Lynn, Lon Chaney Jr., Edgar Bergen.