The Sea Chase (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, The Sea Chase is a drama and war film directed by John Farrow, running about 117 minutes. “JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Sea Chase stars John Wayne as Captain Karl Ehrlich, Lana Turner as Elsa Keller, David Farrar as Commander Jeff Napier and James Arness as Schlieter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sea Chase has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Chase tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Chase (1955)?
- In US, The Sea Chase is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sea Chase worth watching?
- The Sea Chase holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sea Chase?
- The Sea Chase stars John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness and Tab Hunter.
- When was The Sea Chase released?
- The Sea Chase was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.