S.O.S Tidal Wave (1939): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1939 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1939, S.O.S Tidal Wave is a krimi and science-fiction film directed by John H. Auer, running about 62 minutes. “The March Of Crime! Televised on a coast-to-coast hook-up by an underworld lord whose weapons are the latest wonders of science.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A news reporter-commentator at a combined radio-television broadcasting station gives up his stand against the election of a corrupt mayoral candidate after a gangster threatens his family. Features tidal wave stock footage from RKO's "Deluge" (1933), q.v.

Who’s in it. S.O.S Tidal Wave stars Ralph Byrd as Jeff Shannon, George Barbier as Uncle Dan Carter, Kay Sutton as Laurel Shannon and Frank Jenks as Peaches Jackson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, S.O.S Tidal Wave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch S.O.S Tidal Wave page.

If you liked it. Fans of S.O.S Tidal Wave tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Der Pate - Teil II and The Dark Knight.

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Where can I watch S.O.S Tidal Wave (1939)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for S.O.S Tidal Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is S.O.S Tidal Wave worth watching?
S.O.S Tidal Wave holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krimi and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in S.O.S Tidal Wave?
S.O.S Tidal Wave stars Ralph Byrd, George Barbier, Kay Sutton, Frank Jenks and Marc Lawrence.
When was S.O.S Tidal Wave released?
S.O.S Tidal Wave was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.