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Two Years Before the Mast (1946)

Movie"The world famous novel on the screen at last!"
Audience Score
62
Two Years Before the Mast
NR 1 hr 38 minNov 22nd, 1946Adventure, Drama
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In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).
StarringAlan LaddBrian DonlevyWilliam Bendix
DirectorJohn Farrow
WritersGeorge BruceRichard Henry Dana Jr.Seton I. Miller

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 22nd, 1946
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
shipsea voyageshanghaied