Sea Devils (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, Sea Devils is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 91 minutes. “Six-Feet-Four of fighting Man ... to Tame a Wildcat Beauty !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gilliatt, a fisherman-turned-smuggler on the isle of Guernsey, agrees to transport a beautiful woman to the French coast in the year 1800. She tells him she hopes to rescue her brother from the guillotine. Gilliatt finds himself falling in love and so feels betrayed when he later learns this woman is a countess helping Napoleon plan an invasion of England. In reality, however, the "countess" is an English agent working to thwart this invasion. When Gilliatt finds this out, he returns to France to rescue the woman who's true purpose has been discovered by the French.
Who’s in it. Sea Devils stars Yvonne De Carlo as Droucette, Rock Hudson as Gilliatt, Maxwell Reed as Rantaine and Denis O'Dea as Lethierry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sea Devils has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sea Devils page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea Devils tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sea Devils (1953)?
- In US, Sea Devils is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sea Devils worth watching?
- Sea Devils holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sea Devils?
- Sea Devils stars Yvonne De Carlo, Rock Hudson, Maxwell Reed, Denis O'Dea and Michael Goodliffe.
- When was Sea Devils released?
- Sea Devils was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.