
Down to the Sea in Ships
Thar She Blows!
During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Down to the Sea in Ships
- Genres: Drama, Adventure, Action
- Release Date: 1949-02-15
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (17 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $1,650,000
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0032
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Richard Widmark
as Dan Lunceford

Lionel Barrymore
as Bering Joy

Dean Stockwell
as Jed Joy

Cecil Kellaway
as Slush Tubbs

Gene Lockhart
as Andrew L. Bush

Berry Kroeger
as Manchester

John McIntire
as Thatch

Harry Morgan
as Britton

Harry Davenport
as Benjamin Harris

Paul Harvey
as John Briggs
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What is Down to the Sea in Ships?▼
Down to the Sea in Ships is a Drama, Adventure, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1949-02-15.
Who are the main actors in Down to the Sea in Ships?▼
The main cast includes Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, Dean Stockwell, Cecil Kellaway, Gene Lockhart, .
Where can I watch Down to the Sea in Ships online?▼
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Is Down to the Sea in Ships based on a true story?▼
Thar She Blows!
What is the IMDb rating of Down to the Sea in Ships?▼
Down to the Sea in Ships has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 17 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Down to the Sea in Ships?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $1,650,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Down to the Sea in Ships?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Down to the Sea in Ships filmed?▼
Down to the Sea in Ships was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Down to the Sea in Ships?▼
The total runtime of Down to the Sea in Ships is 120 minutes.
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