The Captain's Paradise
"He makes two-timing an art...and gets away with it"
Originally released in 1953. The Captain's Paradise is a romance/comedy film. directed by Anthony Kimmins.
Starring Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, and Celia Johnson
Synopsis
Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alec Guinness
as Captain Henry St. James
Yvonne De Carlo
as Nita St. James
Celia Johnson
as Maud St. James
Charles Goldner
as Chief Officer Ricco
Miles Malleson
as Lawrence St. James
Walter Crisham
as Bob
Nicholas Phipps
as The Major
Bill Fraser
as Absalom (taxi driver)
Ferdy Mayne
as The Sheikh
Sebastian Cabot
as Ali (vendor)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Captain's Paradise about?
Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A ...
Who directed The Captain's Paradise?
The Captain's Paradise was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
How long is The Captain's Paradise?
The Captain's Paradise has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Captain's Paradise released?
The Captain's Paradise was released on June 9, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Captain's Paradise?
The main cast of The Captain's Paradise includes Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, Celia Johnson, Charles Goldner, Miles Malleson.