Destination Unknown
“The Mighty Sea Thriller!”
Synopsis
A group of people are stuck on a schooner in the middle of the Pacific with no wind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Buckingham
- Original Title
- Destination Unknown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Tom Buckingham
Edward Snyder
Milton Carruth
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Tom Buckingham
Writer
Edward Snyder
Director of Photography
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destination Unknown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Destination Unknown about?
A group of people are stuck on a schooner in the middle of the Pacific with no wind.
Who directed Destination Unknown?
Destination Unknown was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Destination Unknown?
The principal cast of Destination Unknown includes Pat O'Brien, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Hale, Russell Hopton, Tom Brown.
When was Destination Unknown released and how long is it?
Destination Unknown was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Destination Unknown?
Destination Unknown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).