The Sea Chase
1955 ‧ War/Adventure ‧ 1h 57m
6.4/10 · IMDb
54% · Rotten Tomatoes
Karl Ehrlich (John Wayne) is the German captain of a freighter stationed in an Australian port. Ehrlich, a fervent opponent of Nazism, receives word that World War II has commenced in Europe, and that he must immediately make his way to Germany...
Release date: June 4, 1955 (USA)
Director: John Farrow
Distributed by: Warner Bros.
Based on: The Sea Chase; 1948 novel; by Andrew Geer
Box office: $6 million (US)
The Sea Chase is a 1955 World War II drama film starring John Wayne and Lana Turner, and featuring David Farrar, Lyle Bettger, and Tab Hunter.
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Is the movie The Sea Chase a true story?
While this story is fictional., the original story was based on a real-life similar incident that occurred in 1939. It involved the ten-year-old German-built steamer the Erlangen. The Erlanger's captain was Alfred Grams.
Where was the movie The Sea Chase filmed?
Although both the Caribbean Sea and the coastline of Mexico were considered as shooting locations, some parts of the film were shot in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the movie Sea Chase with John Wayne about?
Karl Ehrlich (John Wayne) is the German captain of a freighter stationed in an Australian port. Ehrlich, a fervent opponent of Nazism, receives word that World War II has commenced in Europe, and that he must immediately make his way to Germany while avoiding the pursuing Allied ships. Aboard his ship is a German spy (Lana Turner), whose safe passage he must ensure. Meanwhile, a British ship -- with Cmdr. Jeff Napier (David Farrar) at its helm -- is hot on their trail.
The Sea Chase / Film synopsis
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The Sea Chase: Directed by John Farrow. With John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, Lyle Bettger. As World War II begins, German freighter Captain Karl ...
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Adventure, drama and romance of an outlaw ship and the = people aboard her. Based on Andrew Geer's novel.
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