The Sea Chase
“JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!”
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.
Where to watch The Sea Chase in United States
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Where is The Sea Chase streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Sea Chase
The Sea Chase is a 1955 English-language war, action and drama film directed by John Farrow. The cast is led by John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Sea Chase was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 4, 1955, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Farrow
- Writers
- James Warner Bellah, John Twist
- Release date
- June 4, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Sea Chase cast & crew
The Sea Chase was directed by John Farrow and written by James Warner Bellah and John Twist.
The cast features 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, and Lyle Bettger as Chief Officer Kirchner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by William H. Clothier, and it was produced by John Farrow.
Is The Sea Chase worth watching?
The Sea Chase holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, action, and drama, The Sea Chase is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sea Chase
The Sea Chase isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Sea Chase
John Wayne
Captain Karl Ehrlich
Lana Turner
Elsa Keller
David Farrar
Commander Jeff Napier
James Arness
Schlieter
Tab Hunter
Cadet Wesser
Lyle Bettger
Chief Officer Kirchner
Paul Fix
Max Heinz
Claude Akins
Winkler
John Qualen
Chief Engineer Schmitt
Alan Hale Jr.
Wentz
Richard Davalos
Cadet Walter Stemme (as Dick Davalos)
Lowell Gilmore
Capt. Evans
The Sea Chase — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sea Chase in United States?
The Sea Chase 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 Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Sea Chase in?
The Sea Chase is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Sea Chase rated?
The Sea Chase is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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