SOS Coast Guard
Originally released in 1937. SOS Coast Guard is a science fiction/action film. directed by William Witney. With a runtime of 3h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bela Lugosi, Ralph Byrd, and Maxine Doyle
Synopsis
An internationally-notorious criminal scientist returns to the US to sell his latest invention, a disintegrating gas, to a foreign power. When he arrives, however, he is spotted by a young Coast Guard man, whom he kills - and thus earns the enmity of the entire US Coast Guard, but especially the murdered Guardsman's older brother who, together with his reporter-girlfriend and her comical photographer, vigorously sets to tracking him down and interfering with his plans to develop the city-melting gas in quantity. A Republic Serial in 12 Chapters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
3h 44m
224 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Bela Lugosi
as Boroff
Ralph Byrd
as Lt. Terry Kent
Maxine Doyle
as Jean Norman
Richard Alexander
as Thorg
Lee Ford
as Snapper McGee
Herbert Rawlinson
as Cmdr. Boyle
John Picorri
as G.A. Rackerby [Chs. 2-12]
Allen Connor
as Dick Norman
Thomas Carr
as Ens. Jim Kent [Ch. 1]
Lawrence Grant
as Rabinisi - Boroff's Spokesman at Screening [Ch. 1]
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOS Coast Guard about?
An internationally-notorious criminal scientist returns to the US to sell his latest invention, a disintegrating gas, to a foreign power. When he arrives, however, he is spotted by a young Coast G...
Who directed SOS Coast Guard?
SOS Coast Guard was directed by William Witney.
How long is SOS Coast Guard?
SOS Coast Guard has a runtime of 3 hours and 44 minutes (224 minutes total).
When was SOS Coast Guard released?
SOS Coast Guard was released on August 28, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in SOS Coast Guard?
The main cast of SOS Coast Guard includes Bela Lugosi, Ralph Byrd, Maxine Doyle, Richard Alexander, Lee Ford.