Captains Courageous
"As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty""
Originally released in 1937. Captains Courageous is a adventure/drama film. directed by Victor Fleming.
Starring Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, and Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis
Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (179 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Freddie Bartholomew
as Harvey Cheyne
Spencer Tracy
as Manuel Fidello
Lionel Barrymore
as Captain Disko Troop
Melvyn Douglas
as Frank Burton Cheyne
Charley Grapewin
as Uncle Salters
Mickey Rooney
as Dan Troop
John Carradine
as Long Jack
Oscar O'Shea
as Captain Walt Cushman
Jack La Rue
as Priest
Walter Kingsford
as Dr. Finley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,645,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captains Courageous about?
Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade ...
Who directed Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous was directed by Victor Fleming.
How long is Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Captains Courageous released?
Captains Courageous was released on June 25, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captains Courageous?
The main cast of Captains Courageous includes Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, Melvyn Douglas, Charley Grapewin.
Is Captains Courageous worth watching?
Captains Courageous has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 179 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.