Desperate Voyage(1980)
Desperate Voyage Synopsis
A modern-day pirate hijacks private yachts, steals the valuables on board, and sends the passengers to the bottom of the ocean. But his current captives have no intentions of being tossed into the briny.
Desperate Voyage (1980) is a adventure, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Michael O'Herlihy, released on November 29, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Christopher Plummer, Cliff Potts, Christine Belford and Lara Parker. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Writers:
- Alvin Sapinsley, Ray Kytle
- Producers:
- Barry J. Weitz
- Cinematographer:
- John C. Flinn III
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Joe Wizan Television Productions, Barry Weitz Films
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Voyage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Plummer
as Jacques Burrifous
Cliff Potts
as Vic Michael
Christine Belford
as Karen Michael
Lara Parker
as Grace Dortlund
Nicholas Pryor
as Ralph Dortlund
Jonathan Banks
as Louis
Patrick O'Moore
as Julian Howard
Michael Swan
as Lt. Taylor
- Glenn Deigan
Glenn Deigan
as Beeman
Key crew
Directed by Michael O'Herlihy, written by Alvin Sapinsley and Ray Kytle, produced by Barry J. Weitz.
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Desperate Voyage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 2 ratings.
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Desperate Voyage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Voyage online?
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Who stars in Desperate Voyage?
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The main cast of Desperate Voyage (1980) includes Christopher Plummer, Cliff Potts, Christine Belford, Lara Parker and Nicholas Pryor. The film was directed by Michael O'Herlihy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Voyage released?
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Desperate Voyage was released on November 29, 1980 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Desperate Voyage worth watching?
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Desperate Voyage (1980) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.