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The Sea Chase (1955) 6.5
As World War II begins, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich tries to get his ship back to Germany through a gauntlet of Allied warships. Director:John Farrow |
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Cast
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| Lana Turner | ... |
Elsa Keller
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| David Farrar | ... |
Commander Jeff Napier
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| Lyle Bettger | ... |
Chief Officer Kirchner
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| Tab Hunter | ... |
Cadet Wesser
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| James Arness | ... |
Schlieter
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Richard Davalos | ... |
Cadet Walter Stemme
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| John Qualen | ... |
Chief Engineer Schmitt
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| Paul Fix | ... |
Max Heinz
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Lowell Gilmore | ... |
Captain Evans
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Luis Van Rooten | ... |
Matz
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| Alan Hale Jr. | ... |
Wentz
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Wilton Graff | ... |
Counsel General Hepke
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Peter Whitney | ... |
Bachman
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| Claude Akins | ... |
Winkler
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As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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The elusive Sea Captain and his blonde woman in an explosive, suspense-packed story of high daring on the high seas! See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
4 June 1955 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der See-Fuchs See more »Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Written by Wilhelm Hauff
English Lyrics by John Farrow
Arranged by Ray Heindorf
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Director John Farrow and star Lana Turner did not get along well during production. She felt Farrow gave her no direction at all and that he was unpleasant with her and her co-stars. See more »Goofs
The Ergenstrasse's pistols are Walther P-38s, which had only been adopted for military use the year before. It is unlikely that such weapons would be found on an old tramp steamer. See more »Soundtracks
Steh'ich in finstrer Mitternacht(uncredited)
Written by Wilhelm Hauff
English Lyrics by John Farrow
Arranged by Ray Heindorf
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This film is purely for entertainment and not of any historical background. Still, navy/sea warfare buffs will enjoy the story of the pursuit by a British destroyer of a German merchant ship across several oceans. The cast is so-so but with the "Duke" (John Wayne) in the lead role the story manages to limp along with some degree of success. The "destroyer" used in the film is in fact HMCS New Glasgow, a frigate then in service with the Royal Canadian Navy. I saw the movie shortly after it's release in 1955 while in my mid-teens; a number of years later I served on New Glasgow and recalled the part played by the ship and crew in the film. Shows how Hollywood will use any "prop" available to fill in scenes. The crew never did get any extra pay for their appearance (nor did the ship)but at least they have the satisfaction of knowing the true identity of the "destroyer." Despite all the above the film is good viewing and will be of interest to many.