The Sea Wolves
"The Last Charge of the Calcutta Light Horse"
Originally released in 1980. The Sea Wolves is a war/action film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, and David Niven
Synopsis
A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portuguese stronghold, English intelligence brings out of retirement a crew of geriatric ex-soldiers, veterans from World War I, using their age as cover. These old soldiers are asked to take to the seas and pull off an unlikely undercover mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (98 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$220.2K
0.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Col. Lewis Pugh
Roger Moore
as Capt. Gavin Stewart
David Niven
as Col. W.H. Grice
Trevor Howard
as Jack Cartwright
Barbara Kellerman
as Mrs. Cromwell
Patrick Macnee
as Major 'Yogi' Crossley
Kenneth Griffith
as Charlie Wilton
Patrick Allen
as Colin Mackenzie
Wolf Kahler
as Trompeta
Robert Hoffmann
as U-Boat Captain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $220,181
Production Companies
- Richmond Light Horse Productions
- Varius Entertainment Trading A.G.
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sea Wolves about?
A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portug...
Who directed The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Sea Wolves released?
The Sea Wolves was released on July 3, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sea Wolves?
The main cast of The Sea Wolves includes Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, Trevor Howard, Barbara Kellerman.