Two Years Before the Mast

1946Directed by John Farrow

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Released: November 22, 1946
Runtime: 1h 38m

About Two Years Before the Mast

Adventure
Drama

Synopsis

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).

Director: John Farrow
Writers: Seton I. Miller
George Bruce
Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Principal cast

In billing order

Alan LaddCharles Stewart
Brian DonlevyRichard Henry Dana
William BendixFirst Mate Amazeen
Barry FitzgeraldTerence O'Feenaghty
Howard Da SilvaCaptain Francis A. Thompson
Esther FernándezMaria Dominguez

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