Movie

The Wreck of the Hesperus

“OUT OF DARK SEAS...DARK DEEDS! OUT OF SOFT ARMS...WILD RAPTURE!”

★ 7.0(5)19481h 10m

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Good to know

Director: John Hoffman
Release date: 1948-02-04
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About The Wreck of the Hesperus

The Wreck of the Hesperus is a 1948 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Hoffman, starring Willard Parker, Edgar Buchanan and Patricia Barry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wreck of the Hesperus in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of an ex-sea captain who uses devious means to make his salvage company a success. Based on Longfellow's famous poem.

Cast

Willard Parker

John Macready

Edgar Buchanan

George Lockhart

Patricia Barry

Deborah Allen

Holmes Herbert

Pastor West

Wilton Graff

Caleb Cross

Boyd Davis

Gov. Lincoln

Jeff Corey

Joshua Hill

Paul Campbell

Ned Jones

Paul E. Burns

Rudolph Zeiss

Trevor Bardette

William Bliss

Herbert Heywood

Alexander Tarn

Earle S. Dewey

Landlord

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

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How long is The Wreck of the Hesperus?+

The Wreck of the Hesperus has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in The Wreck of the Hesperus?+

The Wreck of the Hesperus stars Willard Parker, Edgar Buchanan, Patricia Barry, Holmes Herbert and Wilton Graff.

When did The Wreck of the Hesperus come out?+

The Wreck of the Hesperus is a 1948 movie directed by John Hoffman.

What genre is The Wreck of the Hesperus?+

The Wreck of the Hesperus is Drama film.

Who directed The Wreck of the Hesperus?+

The Wreck of the Hesperus was directed by John Hoffman.