The Sea Shall Not Have Them
"SURGING DRAMA! Excitement that leaps from the screen!"
Originally released in 1954. The Sea Shall Not Have Them is a drama/war film. directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Starring Michael Redgrave, Dirk Bogarde, and Jack Watling
Synopsis
During the autumn of 1944, RAF Hudson, carrying a VIP passenger in possession of highly secret information, is shot down and ditches in the North Sea. Fighting the elements and trying to keep up morale, the occupants of the aircraft's dinghy talk about their lives awaiting the rescue they hope will come. The film's title reflects the motto of the RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service, one of whose high speed launches battles against its own mechanical problems, enemy action, time and the weather to locate and rescue the downed crew and the vital secret papers they carry.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Redgrave
as Air Commodore Waltby
Dirk Bogarde
as Flt Sgt Mackay
Jack Watling
as Flying Officer Harding
Bonar Colleano
as Sgt Kirby
Anthony Steel
as Flying Officer Treherne
Nigel Patrick
as Flt Sgt Slingsby
James Kenney
as Cpl. Skinner
Sydney Tafler
as Cpl. Robb
Griffith Jones
as Group Capt. Todd
Guy Middleton
as Squadron Leader Scott
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Angel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sea Shall Not Have Them about?
During the autumn of 1944, RAF Hudson, carrying a VIP passenger in possession of highly secret information, is shot down and ditches in the North Sea. Fighting the elements and trying to keep up mo...
Who directed The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
How long is The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Sea Shall Not Have Them released?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them was released on June 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
The main cast of The Sea Shall Not Have Them includes Michael Redgrave, Dirk Bogarde, Jack Watling, Bonar Colleano, Anthony Steel.