Devil Ship (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1947, Devil Ship is an adventure film directed by Lew Landers, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain Biff Brown owns a boat used to ferry prisoners from the mainland to Alcatraz. The police find some escape tools on his boat and, although Brown isn't involved, his contract is terminated and he goes back to tuna fishing. Brown takes his friend Sanderson to his boarding house and introduces him to his sweetheart Madge Harris and Sanderson also falls in love with her. A gang headed by Red Mason and trying to escape the country bribe Brown's engineer, Venatti, and are hiding on the boat the next time Brown and Sanderson take it out. They take over the boat but a storm is approaching...
Who’s in it. Devil Ship stars Denver Pyle as Carl, Richard Lane as Capt. Biff Brown, Louise Campbell as Madge Harris and William Bishop as Sanderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Devil Ship 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 Devil Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil Ship tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil Ship (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devil Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Devil Ship worth watching?
- Devil Ship holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devil Ship?
- Devil Ship stars Denver Pyle, Richard Lane, Louise Campbell, William Bishop and Damian O'Flynn.
- When was Devil Ship released?
- Devil Ship was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.