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The Sea Wolf (1941) | Criteria

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The Sea Wolf

English • 1941 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Adventure

Synopsis

Shipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.

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Starring Ida Lupino
Position 7
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May 2022
Position 67

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Curtiz

WriterRobert Rossen

CinematographerSol Polito

ComposerErich Wolfgang Korngold

EditorGeorge Amy

ProducerHenry Blanke

Cast

Edward G. Robinsonas 'Wolf' Larsen

Ida Lupinoas Ruth Webster

John Garfieldas George Leach

as Humphrey Van Weyden

Gene Lockhartas Dr. Prescott

Barry Fitzgeraldas Cooky

Stanley Ridgesas Johnson

David Bruceas Young Sailor

Francis McDonaldas Svenson

Howard Da Silvaas Harrison

Frank Lackteenas Smoke

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian