The Sea Chase(1955)
JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!
The Sea Chase Synopsis
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.
The Sea Chase (1955) is a war, action and drama film directed by John Farrow, released on June 4, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar and James Arness. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- John Farrow
- Writers:
- James Warner Bellah, John Twist, Andrew Geer
- Producers:
- John Farrow
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Clothier
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Sea Chase (1955) Trailer
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The Sea Chase Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Captain Karl Ehrlich
Lana Turner
as Elsa Keller
David Farrar
as Commander Jeff Napier
James Arness
as Schlieter
Tab Hunter
as Cadet Wesser
Lyle Bettger
as Chief Officer Kirchner
Paul Fix
as Max Heinz
Claude Akins
as Winkler
John Qualen
as Chief Engineer Schmitt
Alan Hale Jr.
as Wentz
Richard Davalos
as Cadet Walter Stemme (as Dick Davalos)
Lowell Gilmore
as Capt. Evans
Key crew
Directed by John Farrow, written by James Warner Bellah, John Twist and Andrew Geer, produced by John Farrow.
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The Sea Chase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 54 ratings.
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The Sea Chase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sea Chase online?
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The Sea Chase (1955) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sea Chase?
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The main cast of The Sea Chase (1955) includes John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness and Tab Hunter. 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 The Sea Chase released?
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The Sea Chase was released on June 4, 1955 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Sea Chase worth watching?
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The Sea Chase (1955) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sea Chase?
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Yes. The official The Sea Chase trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.