The Captain's Paradise(1953)
He makes two-timing an art...and gets away with it
The Captain's Paradise Synopsis
Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.
The Captain's Paradise (1953) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Anthony Kimmins, released on June 9, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, Celia Johnson and Charles Goldner. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Kimmins
- Writers:
- Alec Coppel, Nicholas Phipps, Alec Coppel
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Scaife
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- London Films Productions, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
The Captain's Paradise (1953) Trailer
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The Captain's Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Guinness
as Captain Henry St. James
Yvonne De Carlo
as Nita St. James
Celia Johnson
as Maud St. James
- Charles Goldner
Charles Goldner
as Chief Officer Ricco
Miles Malleson
as Lawrence St. James
Walter Crisham
as Bob
Nicholas Phipps
as The Major
Bill Fraser
as Absalom (taxi driver)
Ferdy Mayne
as The Sheikh
Sebastian Cabot
as Ali (vendor)
Peter Bull
as Kalikan firing-squad officer
Roger Delgado
as Kalikan Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Kimmins, written by Alec Coppel, Nicholas Phipps and Alec Coppel.
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The Captain's Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Captain's Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captain's Paradise online?
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The Captain's Paradise (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Captain's Paradise?
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The main cast of The Captain's Paradise (1953) includes Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, Celia Johnson, Charles Goldner and Miles Malleson. The film was directed by Anthony Kimmins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Captain's Paradise released?
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The Captain's Paradise was released on June 9, 1953 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Captain's Paradise worth watching?
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The Captain's Paradise (1953) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Captain's Paradise?
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