Sons of the Sea(1939)
Sons of the Sea Synopsis
The head of Dartmouth Training College has been murdered, and his successor, Captain Hyde, suspects that he himself may have been the intended target. He enlists the help of his own son Philip, a reluctant cadet at the college, to help him confirm his suspicions about planned enemy action... but meanwhile, there is a Secret Service agent staying at the college observatory, the foreign-born professor of astronomy is behaving strangely, and Naval Intelligence disclaim any knowledge of what is going on...
Sons of the Sea (1939) is a drama and war film directed by Maurice Elvey, released on December 23, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Leslie Banks, Kay Walsh, Mackenzie Ward and Cecil Parker. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurice Elvey
- Writers:
- Gerald Elliott, Maurice Elvey, George Barraud
- Producers:
- K.C. Alexander
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Cross
- Production:
- British Consolidated
- Status:
- Released
Sons of the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Banks
as Capt. Hyde
Kay Walsh
as Alison Devar
Mackenzie Ward
as Newton Hulls
Cecil Parker
as Cmdr. Herbert
- Simon Lack
Simon Lack
as Philip Hyde
Ellen Pollock
as Margaret Hulls
Nigel Stock
as Rudd
Kynaston Reeves
as Prof Devar
Charles Eaton
as Commander-in-Chief
Ian Fleming
as Naval Intelligence Officer
- Gordon Begg
Gordon Begg
as Waiter
- Robert Field
Robert Field
as Insp. Blake
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Elvey, written by Gerald Elliott, Maurice Elvey and George Barraud, produced by K.C. Alexander.
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Sons of the Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Sons of the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sons of the Sea online?
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Sons of the Sea (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sons of the Sea?
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The main cast of Sons of the Sea (1939) includes Leslie Banks, Kay Walsh, Mackenzie Ward, Cecil Parker and Simon Lack. The film was directed by Maurice Elvey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sons of the Sea released?
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Sons of the Sea was released on December 23, 1939 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Sons of the Sea worth watching?
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Sons of the Sea (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.