The Ghost Ship
“MYSTERY TERROR!”
Captain Stone's newly recruited officer, Tom Merriam, idolizes his senior who treats him like a friend. But when a couple of his crew members die mysteriously, Tom starts doubting Stone's authority.
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Where is The Ghost Ship streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Ghost Ship
The Ghost Ship is a 1943 English-language thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Mark Robson. The cast is led by Richard Dix, Russell Wade, Edith Barrett. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Ghost Ship was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1943, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Writers
- Donald Henderson Clarke, Leo Mittler
- Release date
- December 16, 1943
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
The Ghost Ship cast & crew
The Ghost Ship was directed by Mark Robson and written by Donald Henderson Clarke and Leo Mittler.
The cast features Richard Dix as Capt. Will Stone, Russell Wade as Third Officer Tom Merriam, Edith Barrett as Ellen Roberts, Ben Bard as First Officer Bowns, Edmund Glover as Jacob 'Sparks' Winslow, Radioman, and Sir Lancelot as Billy Radd.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Nicholas Musuraca, and it was produced by Val Lewton.
Is The Ghost Ship worth watching?
The Ghost Ship holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and drama, The Ghost Ship is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ghost Ship
The Ghost Ship isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The Ghost Ship
Richard Dix
Capt. Will Stone
Russell Wade
Third Officer Tom Merriam
Edith Barrett
Ellen Roberts
Ben Bard
First Officer Bowns
Edmund Glover
Jacob 'Sparks' Winslow, Radioman
Sir Lancelot
Billy Radd
Lawrence Tierney
Seaman Louie Parker
Dewey Robinson
Boats
Skelton Knaggs
Paolo 'Finn' Lindstrom, the Mute
Paul Marion
Peter, the Greek
Robert Bice
Raphael, the Steward
Tom Burton
William Benson
The Ghost Ship — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ghost Ship in United States?
The Ghost Ship is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Ghost Ship in?
The Ghost Ship is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ghost Ship?
The Ghost Ship runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
▸What is The Ghost Ship rated?
The Ghost Ship is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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