Captains Courageous(1937)
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Captains Courageous Synopsis
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.
Captains Courageous (1937) is a adventure, drama and family film directed by Victor Fleming, released on June 25, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore and Melvyn Douglas. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 195 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Fleming
- Writers:
- Rudyard Kipling, John Lee Mahin, Marc Connelly
- Producers:
- Louis D. Lighton
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,645,000
- Status:
- Released
Captains Courageous (1937) Trailer
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Captains Courageous Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Captains Courageous.
Captains Courageous Official Trailer #1 - Spencer Tracy Movie (1937) HD
Trailer
CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS 1937
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Larry Karaszewski on Captain's Courageous
Featurette
Captains Courageous Cast & Crew
Main 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'
Key crew
Directed by Victor Fleming, written by Rudyard Kipling, John Lee Mahin and Marc Connelly, produced by Louis D. Lighton.
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Captains Courageous Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 195 ratings.
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Captains Courageous – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captains Courageous online?
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Captains Courageous (1937) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Captains Courageous?
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The main cast of Captains Courageous (1937) includes Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, Melvyn Douglas and Charley Grapewin. The film was directed by Victor Fleming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Captains Courageous released?
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Captains Courageous was released on June 25, 1937 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Captains Courageous worth watching?
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Captains Courageous (1937) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 195 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Captains Courageous?
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Yes. The official Captains Courageous trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.