Lifeboat
"Six men and three women - against the sea, and each other!"
Originally released in 1944. Lifeboat is a war/drama film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, and Walter Slezak
Synopsis
During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (463 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tallulah Bankhead
as Connie Porter
William Bendix
as Gus Smith
Walter Slezak
as Willi
Mary Anderson
as Alice MacKenzie
John Hodiak
as John Kovac
Henry Hull
as Charles J. Rittenhouse
Heather Angel
as Mrs. Higley
Hume Cronyn
as Stanley "Sparks" Garrett
Canada Lee
as Joe Spencer
William Yetter Jr.
as Young German Sailor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,590,000
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lifeboat about?
During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
Who directed Lifeboat?
Lifeboat was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Lifeboat?
Lifeboat has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Lifeboat released?
Lifeboat was released on January 28, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lifeboat?
The main cast of Lifeboat includes Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak, Mary Anderson, John Hodiak.
Is Lifeboat worth watching?
Lifeboat has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 463 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.