SOS Coast Guard
Synopsis
An internationally-notorious criminal scientist returns to the US to sell his latest invention, a disintegrating gas, to a foreign power. When he arrives, however, he is spotted by a young Coast Guard man, whom he kills - and thus earns the enmity of the entire US Coast Guard, but especially the murdered Guardsman's older brother who, together with his reporter-girlfriend and her comical photographer, vigorously sets to tracking him down and interfering with his plans to develop the city-melting gas in quantity. A Republic Serial in 12 Chapters.
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SOS Coast Guard - Serial Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-12-21
Top Cast
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Bela Lugosi
Boroff
Ralph Byrd
Lt. Terry Kent
Maxine Doyle
Jean Norman
Richard Alexander
Thorg
Lee Ford
Snapper McGee
Herbert Rawlinson
Cmdr. Boyle
John Picorri
G.A. Rackerby [Chs. 2-12]
Allen Connor
Dick Norman
Thomas Carr
Ens. Jim Kent [Ch. 1]
Lawrence Grant
Rabinisi - Boroff's Spokesman at Screening [Ch. 1]
Carleton Young
Henchman Dodds [Ch. 4]
George Chesebro
L.H. Degado - Chief Thug [Ch. 5]
Ranny Weeks
Wies - Ambulance Orderly Thug [Ch. 4]
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney, Alan James
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman, Franklin Adreon
- Original Title
- SOS Coast Guard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 44m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney, Alan James
Barry Shipman, Franklin Adreon, Morgan Cox, Ronald Davidson
William Nobles
Edward Todd, Helene Turner
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Alan James
Director
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
Franklin Adreon
Screenplay
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Edward Todd
Editor
Helene Turner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SOS Coast Guard
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What is SOS Coast Guard about?
An internationally-notorious criminal scientist returns to the US to sell his latest invention, a disintegrating gas, to a foreign power. When he arrives, however, he is spotted by a young Coast Guard man, whom he kills - and thus earns the enmity of the entire US Coast Guard, but especially the murdered Guardsman's older brother who, together with his reporter-girlfriend and her comical photographer, vigorously sets to tracking him down and interfering with his plans to develop the city-melting gas in quantity. A Republic Serial in 12 Chapters.
Who directed SOS Coast Guard?
SOS Coast Guard was directed by William Witney, Alan James.
Who stars in SOS Coast Guard?
The principal cast of SOS Coast Guard includes Bela Lugosi, Ralph Byrd, Maxine Doyle, Richard Alexander, Lee Ford.
When was SOS Coast Guard released and how long is it?
SOS Coast Guard was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 3h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for SOS Coast Guard?
SOS Coast Guard holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).