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Biography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
The Eternal Sea (1955) is a war and drama film directed by John H. Auer, released on April 19, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith, Ben Cooper and Dean Jagger. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
Sterling Hayden
as Rear-Adm. John Madison Hoskins
Alexis Smith
as Sue Hoskins
Ben Cooper
as Seaman P.J. 'Zuggy' Zugbaum
Dean Jagger
as Vice-Adm. Thomas L. Semple
Virginia Grey
as Dorothy Buracker
Hayden Rorke
as Capt. William Buracker
Douglas Kennedy
as Capt. Walter Riley
Louis Jean Heydt
as Capt. Walter F. Rodee
Richard Crane
as Lt. Johnson
Morris Ankrum
as Vice-Adm. Arthur Dewey Struble
Frank Ferguson
as Admiral L.D.
John Maxwell
as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
Directed by John H. Auer, written by Allen Rivkin and William Wister Haines, produced by John H. Auer.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 8 ratings.
This is another film that is really let down by it's title. One that suggests more of a swashbuckler - or a romance, at any rate - than a biopic of American Admiral Hoskins (Sterling Hayden) who was a pioneer of the use of jet aircraft from aircraft carriers. As it is, it's an OK depiction of the struggles of the man against the elements, technology, human frailty and government to get his ideas implemented. Hayden…
Reviewed on November 14, 2022
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The main cast of The Eternal Sea (1955) includes Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith, Ben Cooper, Dean Jagger and Virginia Grey. The film was directed by John H. Auer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Eternal Sea was released on April 19, 1955 and runs for 1h 43m.
The Eternal Sea (1955) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
