Movie

Vessel of Wrath

“HE'S GONE TO THE DOGS...And He Likes It!”

★ 6.9(11)19381h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Erich Pommer
Release date: 1938-03-04
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Mayflower Pictures

About Vessel of Wrath

Vessel of Wrath is a 1938 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Erich Pommer, starring Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester and Robert Newton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Vessel of Wrath in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ginger Ted, AKA Edward Claude Wilson, a drunkard and womanizer, and Miss Jones, a missionary, live in the Alas Islands. During a cholera epidemic, Ginger Ted and Miss Jones are sent to an outlying part of the islands to run a hospital; on their return, their motorboat breaks down, and they are marooned overnight on a small island.

Cast

Charles Laughton

Ginger Ted

Elsa Lanchester

Martha Jones

Robert Newton

The Controleur

Tyrone Guthrie

Dr Owen Jones

Eliot Makeham

The Native Head Clerk

Dolly Mollinger

Lia

D.A. Ward

Albert

J. Solomon

Sgt. Henrik

Themes & keywords

missionarydrunk

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Vessel of Wrath in Canada?+

Vessel of Wrath is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Vessel of Wrath on Netflix?+

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How long is Vessel of Wrath?+

Vessel of Wrath has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Vessel of Wrath?+

Vessel of Wrath stars Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Robert Newton, Tyrone Guthrie and Eliot Makeham.

When did Vessel of Wrath come out?+

Vessel of Wrath is a 1938 movie directed by Erich Pommer.

What genre is Vessel of Wrath?+

Vessel of Wrath is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Vessel of Wrath?+

Vessel of Wrath was directed by Erich Pommer.