Movie

Down to the Sea in Ships

“Thar She Blows!”

★ 7.2(20)19492h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Henry Hathaway
Release date: 1949-02-15
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $1,650,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Down to the Sea in Ships

Down to the Sea in Ships is a 1949 movie in the Drama, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore and Dean Stockwell. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Down to the Sea in Ships in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Richard Widmark

Dan Lunceford

Lionel Barrymore

Bering Joy

Dean Stockwell

Jed Joy

Cecil Kellaway

Slush Tubbs

Gene Lockhart

Andrew L. Bush

Berry Kroeger

Manchester

John McIntire

Thatch

Harry Morgan

Britton

Harry Davenport

Benjamin Harris

Paul Harvey

John Briggs

Jay C. Flippen

Luke Sewell

Robert Adler

Crew Member (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

shipwhaleicebergnorth atlanticwhalingwhaling shipquakerismcabin boy19th centurynew bedford massachusettsgrandfather grandson relationship

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Down to the Sea in Ships?+

Down to the Sea in Ships has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Down to the Sea in Ships?+

Down to the Sea in Ships stars Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, Dean Stockwell, Cecil Kellaway and Gene Lockhart.

When did Down to the Sea in Ships come out?+

Down to the Sea in Ships is a 1949 movie directed by Henry Hathaway.

What genre is Down to the Sea in Ships?+

Down to the Sea in Ships is Drama, Adventure and Action film.

Who directed Down to the Sea in Ships?+

Down to the Sea in Ships was directed by Henry Hathaway.