Captain Scarface (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1953, Captain Scarface is an action, drama and romance film directed by Paul Guilfoyle, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of communist spies plan to blow up an essential commercial artery, the Panama Canal. To this end, they have kidnapped a nuclear scientist and are traveling by steamship to the coast of South America. Luckily for western civilization, the hard-nosed ship's captain, played by Barton MacLane, has other ideas.
Who’s in it. Captain Scarface stars Barton MacLane as Captain Scarface, Virginia Grey as Elsa, Leif Erickson as Sam and Peter Coe as Perro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Captain Scarface has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Scarface page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Scarface 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 Captain Scarface (1953)?
- In US, Captain Scarface is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Scarface worth watching?
- Captain Scarface holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Scarface?
- Captain Scarface stars Barton MacLane, Virginia Grey, Leif Erickson, Peter Coe and Rudolph Anders.
- When was Captain Scarface released?
- Captain Scarface was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.