The Sea Chase (1955)
The Sea Chase is a 1955 war movie directed by John Farrow, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars John Wayne, Lana Turner and David Farrar.
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.
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What is The Sea Chase about?
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.
When was The Sea Chase released?
The Sea Chase was released on 4 June 1955.
How long is The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase runs 1h 57m.
Who made The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase was directed by John Farrow.
Where can I watch The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Sea Chase
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- John Wayne as Captain Karl Ehrlich
- Lana Turner as Elsa Keller
- David Farrar as Commander Jeff Napier
- James Arness as Schlieter
- Tab Hunter as Cadet Wesser
- Lyle Bettger as Chief Officer Kirchner
- Paul Fix as Max Heinz
- Claude Akins as Winkler
- John Qualen as Chief Engineer Schmitt
- Alan Hale Jr. as Wentz
- Richard Davalos as Cadet Walter Stemme
- Lowell Gilmore as Capt. Evans