Two Years Before the Mast
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Originally released in 1946. Two Years Before the Mast is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Farrow.
Starring Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, and William Bendix
Synopsis
In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Ladd
as Charles Stewart
Brian Donlevy
as Richard Henry Dana
William Bendix
as First Mate Amazeen
Barry Fitzgerald
as Terence O'Feenaghty
Howard Da Silva
as Captain Francis A. Thompson
Esther Fernández
as Maria Dominguez
Albert Dekker
as Brown
Luis van Rooten
as 2nd Mate Foster
Darryl Hickman
as Sam Hooper
Roman Bohnen
as Macklin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two Years Before the Mast about?
In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage u...
Who directed Two Years Before the Mast?
Two Years Before the Mast was directed by John Farrow.
How long is Two Years Before the Mast?
Two Years Before the Mast has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Two Years Before the Mast released?
Two Years Before the Mast was released on November 22, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Two Years Before the Mast?
The main cast of Two Years Before the Mast includes Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix, Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Da Silva.