Captain Stone's newly recruited officer, Tom Merriam, idolizes his senior who treats him like a friend. But when a couple of his crew members die mysteriously, Tom starts doubting Stone's authority.
Direction
Mark Robson builds dread from creaking wood and shadows.
Sound
Val Lewton's ship groans like it's alive and judging you.
Acting
Richard Dix's captain: chillingly banal evil in a peacoat.
Director
Mark Robson
Richard Dix
Capt. Will Stone
Russell Wade
Third Officer Tom Merriam
Edith Barrett
Ellen Roberts
Ben Bard
First Officer Bowns
Edmund Glover
Jacob 'Sparks' Winslow, Radioman
Sir Lancelot
Billy Radd
Lawrence Tierney
Seaman Louie Parker
Dewey Robinson
Boats
Skelton Knaggs
Paolo 'Finn' Lindstrom, the Mute
Paul Marion
Peter, the Greek
Robert Bice
Raphael, the Steward
Alec Craig
Blind Beggar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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