
North Sea
Synopsis
Drama-documentary, reconstructing a real incident in which a trawler got into difficulties in a North Sea storm. Released 7th March 1938.
Top Cast
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March 7, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Watt
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Watt
- Original Score
- Ernst Hermann Meyer
- Original Title
- North Sea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Watt
Harry Watt
Ernst Hermann Meyer
Jonah Jones, H.E. Fowle
Richard Q. McNaughton, Stewart McAllister
Alberto Cavalcanti, John Grierson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Watt
Director
Alberto Cavalcanti
Producer
Jonah Jones
Director of Photography
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Harry Watt
Writer
Richard Q. McNaughton
Editor
Stewart McAllister
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for North Sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is North Sea about?
Drama-documentary, reconstructing a real incident in which a trawler got into difficulties in a North Sea storm. Released 7th March 1938.
Who directed North Sea?
North Sea was directed by Harry Watt.
Who stars in North Sea?
The principal cast of North Sea includes Bill Blewitt.
When was North Sea released and how long is it?
North Sea was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for North Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for North Sea was composed by Ernst Hermann Meyer.
