Seven Were Saved
"Daring men facing death over... Dangerous seas in a thrilling... Drama that will leave you breathless!"
Originally released in 1947. Seven Were Saved is a drama/adventure film. directed by William H. Pine. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Denning, Catherine Craig, and Russell Hayden
Synopsis
A nurse is taking an amnesia victim, who was imprisoned by the Japanese during WW II, to the United States in a plane piloted by Richard Denning. The passengers include a Japanese colonel on his way to Manila to face war-crime charges, and a couple who were married on the day they were liberated from a Japanese prison camp. During the flight, the colonel breaks away from his guards, causes the plane to go out of control, and it crashes into the sea. The survivors get into a rubber boat and go through a minor-league version of "Lifeboat, with no Alfred Hitchcock sightings, until Air-Sea Rescue pilot Jim Willis rides to the rescue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Denning
as Capt Allen Danton
Catherine Craig
as Susan Briscoe
Russell Hayden
as Capt Jim Willis
Ann Doran
as Mrs Rollin Hartley
Richard Loo
as Colonel Yamura
Byron Barr
as Lt. Martin Pinkert
Don Castle
as Lt. Pete Sturdevant
George Tyne
as Sgt. Blair
Keith Richards
as Smith / Philip Thompson
John Eldredge
as Rollin Hartley
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seven Were Saved about?
A nurse is taking an amnesia victim, who was imprisoned by the Japanese during WW II, to the United States in a plane piloted by Richard Denning. The passengers include a Japanese colonel on his wa...
Who directed Seven Were Saved?
Seven Were Saved was directed by William H. Pine.
How long is Seven Were Saved?
Seven Were Saved has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Seven Were Saved released?
Seven Were Saved was released on March 28, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seven Were Saved?
The main cast of Seven Were Saved includes Richard Denning, Catherine Craig, Russell Hayden, Ann Doran, Richard Loo.