Movie

The Sea Chase

“JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!”

★ 6.3(52)19551h 57m

The Sea Chase is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Sea Chase

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: John Farrow
Release date: 1955-06-04
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Sea Chase — trailer

About The Sea Chase

The Sea Chase is a 1955 movie in the War, Action and Drama genres, directed by John Farrow, starring John Wayne, Lana Turner and David Farrar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sea Chase in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.

Cast

John Wayne

Captain Karl Ehrlich

Lana Turner

Elsa Keller

David Farrar

Commander Jeff Napier

James Arness

Schlieter

Tab Hunter

Cadet Wesser

Lyle Bettger

Chief Officer Kirchner

Paul Fix

Max Heinz

Claude Akins

Winkler

John Qualen

Chief Engineer Schmitt

Alan Hale Jr.

Wentz

Richard Davalos

Cadet Walter Stemme (as Dick Davalos)

Lowell Gilmore

Capt. Evans

Themes & keywords

world war iifemale spypacific theaterfreightersea battlesea captainsteam shipnazi crimessea chase

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sea Chase in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Sea Chase is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Sea Chase on Netflix?+

The Sea Chase is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase stars John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness and Tab Hunter.

When did The Sea Chase come out?+

The Sea Chase is a 1955 movie directed by John Farrow.

What genre is The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase is War, Action and Drama film.

Who directed The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase was directed by John Farrow.