Down to the Sea in Ships

Down to the Sea in Ships

Thar She Blows! 1949-02-15 United States of America 120 minutes.

6.93 15 votes

Drama Adventure Action ship whale iceberg north atlantic whaling whaling ship quakerism cabin boy 19th century new bedford massachusetts grandfather grandson relationship

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Overview

During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.

Year 1949

Studio 20th Century Fox

Director Henry Hathaway

Crew Henry Hathaway (Director), Sy Bartlett (Screenplay), Sy Bartlett (Story), John Lee Mahin (Screenplay), Alfred Newman (Music), Edward B. Powell (Orchestrator)

Popularity 4

Language English

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