Captains Courageous (1937)
Captains Courageous is a 1937 adventure movie directed by Victor Fleming, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy and Lionel Barrymore.
Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.
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What is Captains Courageous about?
Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.
When was Captains Courageous released?
Captains Courageous was released on 25 June 1937.
How long is Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous runs 1h 55m.
Who made Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous was directed by Victor Fleming.
Where can I watch Captains Courageous?
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Cast
- Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey Cheyne
- Spencer Tracy as Manuel Fidello
- Lionel Barrymore as Captain Disko Troop
- Melvyn Douglas as Frank Burton Cheyne
- Charley Grapewin as Uncle Salters
- Mickey Rooney as Dan Troop
- John Carradine as Long Jack
- Oscar O'Shea as Captain Walt Cushman
- Jack La Rue as Priest
- Walter Kingsford as Dr. Finley
- Donald Briggs as Tyler
- Sam McDaniel as 'Doc'
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