The Lightship(1985)
The guiding light in a sea of treachery.
The Lightship Synopsis
A trio of robbers, two brothers and their twisted genius leader, invade a lightship, but don't reckon on the crew fighting back.
The Lightship (1985) is a thriller film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, released on December 14, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips and Arliss Howard. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Writers:
- David Taylor, William Mai, Siegfried Lenz
- Producers:
- Bill Benenson, Moritz Borman, Matthias Deyle
- Cinematographer:
- Charly Steinberger
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- CBS Theatrical Films, Castle Hill Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Lightship Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Duvall
as Calvin Caspary
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Captain Miller
- Tim Phillips
Tim Phillips
as Thorne
Arliss Howard
as Eddie
William Forsythe
as Gene
- Michał Skolimowski
Michał Skolimowski
as Alex
Tom Bower
as "Coop" Cooper
Robert Costanzo
as "Stump"
Badja Djola
as Nate
Key crew
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, written by David Taylor, William Mai and Siegfried Lenz, produced by Bill Benenson, Moritz Borman and Matthias Deyle.
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The Lightship Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Lightship – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lightship online?
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The Lightship (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lightship?
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The main cast of The Lightship (1985) includes Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard and William Forsythe. The film was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lightship released?
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The Lightship was released on December 14, 1985 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Lightship worth watching?
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The Lightship (1985) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.