The Sea Chase
"JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!"
Originally released in 1955. The Sea Chase is a war/action film. directed by John Farrow.
Starring John Wayne, Lana Turner, and David Farrar
Synopsis
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (48 votes)
Box Office
$6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sea Chase about?
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to out...
Who directed The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase was directed by John Farrow.
How long is The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Sea Chase released?
The Sea Chase was released on June 4, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sea Chase?
The main cast of The Sea Chase includes John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness, Tab Hunter.