Official movie poster for Souls at Sea (1937), a adventure film

Souls at Sea(1937)

Men Against The Sea! Stark Drama No Fiction Can Equal!

6.5(16)1h 32m1937-09-03
Adventure

Souls at Sea Synopsis

Michael 'Nuggin' Taylor and Powdah save lives during a sea tragedy in this story about the slave trade on the high seas during 1842.

Souls at Sea (1937) is a adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway, released on September 3, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Gary Cooper, George Raft, Frances Dee and Henry Wilcoxon. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.

Director:
Henry Hathaway
Writers:
Ted Lesser, Grover Jones, Dale Van Every
Producers:
Grover Jones
Cinematographer:
Merritt B. Gerstad
Composer:
W. Franke Harling
Production:
Paramount Pictures
Status:
Released

Souls at Sea Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 16 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

I never really found Gary Cooper to be the most invigorating of actors, but he delivers well here in this tale of maritime treachery. We start at a trial where he ("Nuggin") is being indicted for the killing of survivors from a seaborne disaster in the mid 1800s. It's while the evidence is being given that we are taken back on a retrospective of just how this honourable seaman found himself caught up, with his…

Reviewed on January 12, 2025

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Souls at Sea – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Souls at Sea online?

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Souls at Sea (1937) 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 Souls at Sea?

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The main cast of Souls at Sea (1937) includes Gary Cooper, George Raft, Frances Dee, Henry Wilcoxon and Harry Carey. The film was directed by Henry Hathaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Souls at Sea released?

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Souls at Sea was released on September 3, 1937 and runs for 1h 32m.

Is Souls at Sea worth watching?

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Souls at Sea (1937) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.