Two Years Before the Mast(1946)
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Two Years Before the Mast Synopsis
In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).
Two Years Before the Mast (1946) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Farrow, released on November 22, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix and Barry Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- John Farrow
- Writers:
- George Bruce, Richard Henry Dana Jr., Seton I. Miller
- Producers:
- Buddy G. DeSylva, Seton I. Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Two Years Before the Mast (1946) Trailer
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Two Years Before the Mast Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Charles Stewart
Brian Donlevy
as Richard Henry Dana
William Bendix
as First Mate Amazeen
Barry Fitzgerald
as Terence O'Feenaghty
Howard Da Silva
as Captain Francis A. Thompson
Esther Fernández
as Maria Dominguez
Albert Dekker
as Brown
Luis van Rooten
as 2nd Mate Foster
Darryl Hickman
as Sam Hooper
Roman Bohnen
as Macklin
Ray Collins
as Gordon Stewart
Theodore Newton
as Hayes
Key crew
Directed by John Farrow, written by George Bruce, Richard Henry Dana Jr. and Seton I. Miller, produced by Buddy G. DeSylva and Seton I. Miller.
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Two Years Before the Mast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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Two Years Before the Mast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Two Years Before the Mast online?
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Two Years Before the Mast (1946) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Two Years Before the Mast?
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The main cast of Two Years Before the Mast (1946) includes Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix, Barry Fitzgerald and Howard Da Silva. The film was directed by John Farrow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Two Years Before the Mast released?
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Two Years Before the Mast was released on November 22, 1946 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Two Years Before the Mast worth watching?
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Two Years Before the Mast (1946) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Two Years Before the Mast?
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