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).
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.9/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 6.5/1010 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 68 | 100% |
Key crew
- John FarrowDirector
- Seton I. MillerWriter
- George BruceWriter
- Richard Henry Dana Jr.Writer
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alan LaddCharles Stewart
- Brian DonlevyRichard Henry Dana
- William BendixFirst Mate Amazeen
- Barry FitzgeraldTerence O'Feenaghty
- Howard Da SilvaCaptain Francis A. Thompson
- Esther FernándezMaria Dominguez
- Albert DekkerBrown
- Luis van Rooten2nd Mate Foster
- Darryl HickmanSam Hooper
- Roman BohnenMacklin
- Ray CollinsGordon Stewart
- Theodore NewtonHayes
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