Sea Wife (1957)
Sea Wife is a 1957 drama movie directed by Bob McNaught, with a running time of 1h 21m. It stars Richard Burton, Joan Collins and Basil Sydney.
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
Quick answers
What is Sea Wife about?
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
When was Sea Wife released?
Sea Wife was released on 20 August 1957.
How long is Sea Wife?
Sea Wife runs 1h 21m.
Who made Sea Wife?
Sea Wife was directed by Bob McNaught.
Cast
- Richard Burton as Biscuit
- Joan Collins as Sea Wife
- Basil Sydney as Bulldog
- Cy Grant as Number Four
- Ronald Squire as Clubman
- Harold Goodwin as Daily Telegraph Clerk
- Roddy Hughes as Club Barman
- Gibb McLaughlin as Club Porter
- Lloyd Lamble as Captain 'San Felix'
- Ronald Adam as Army Padre
- Nicholas Hannen as Elderly Passenger
- Otokichi Ikeda as Submarine Commander