The Extraordinary Seaman
“We would like to thank Adolf Hitler, David Niven, Joseph Stalin, Faye Dunaway, Tojo, Mickey Rooney, Jack Carter, Alan Alda, John Frankenheimer, and the millions of Nazis, Japanese, and Americans who made this picture possible.”
Synopsis
Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.
Top Cast
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David Niven
Lt. Commander John Finchhaven, R.N.
Faye Dunaway
Jennifer Winslow
Alan Alda
Lt. J / G Morton Krim
Mickey Rooney
Cook 3 / C W.J. Oglethorpe
Jack Carter
Gunner's Mate Orville Toole
Juano Hernández
Ali Shar
Manu Tupou
Seaman 1 / C Lightfoot Star
Barry Kelley
Admiral Barnwell
Leonard O. Smith
Dyak
Richard Guizon
Dyak
John Cochran
Dyak
Jerry Fujikawa
Admiral Shimagoshi
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Olivia de Havilland
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Errol Flynn
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Van Johnson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Dresner, Phillip Rock
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Extraordinary Seaman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Edward Lewis Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Hal Dresner, Phillip Rock
Maurice Jarre
Lionel Lindon
Fredric Steinkamp
Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Lewis
Producer
Hal Dresner
Screenplay
John Frankenheimer
Director
Phillip Rock
Screenplay
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Extraordinary Seaman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Extraordinary Seaman about?
Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.
Who directed The Extraordinary Seaman?
The Extraordinary Seaman was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Extraordinary Seaman?
The principal cast of The Extraordinary Seaman includes David Niven, Faye Dunaway, Alan Alda, Mickey Rooney, Jack Carter.
When was The Extraordinary Seaman released and how long is it?
The Extraordinary Seaman was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Extraordinary Seaman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Extraordinary Seaman was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Extraordinary Seaman?
The Extraordinary Seaman holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).