Action in the North Atlantic
“Warner Bros. thunderous story of the men of the merchant marine!”
Synopsis
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
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Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Lt. Joe Rossi
Raymond Massey
Capt. Steve Jarvis
Alan Hale
Boats O'Hara
Julie Bishop
Pearl O'Neill
Ruth Gordon
Mrs. Sarah Jarvis
Sam Levene
Abel 'Chips' Abrams
Dane Clark
Johnnie Pulaski
Peter Whitney
Whitey Lara
Dick Hogan
Cadet Robert Parker
Louis Adlon
German Ensign (uncredited)
Iris Adrian
Jenny O'Hara (uncredited)
Frank Alten
German (uncredited)
Kirk Alyn
Brazilian Gun Captain (uncredited)
C.E. Anderson
Bearded Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
Tod Andrews
Ahearn (uncredited)
Louis V. Arco
Submarine Commander (uncredited)
Warren Ashe
U.S. Sailor (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.55x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- John Howard Lawson
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Action in the North Atlantic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $2.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
John Howard Lawson, Guy Gilpatric
Adolph Deutsch
Ted D. McCord
George Amy
Jerry Wald, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Wald
Producer
John Howard Lawson
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Action in the North Atlantic
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What is Action in the North Atlantic about?
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
Who directed Action in the North Atlantic?
Action in the North Atlantic was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Action in the North Atlantic?
The principal cast of Action in the North Atlantic includes Humphrey Bogart, Raymond Massey, Alan Hale, Julie Bishop, Ruth Gordon.
When was Action in the North Atlantic released and how long is it?
Action in the North Atlantic was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Action in the North Atlantic?
Action in the North Atlantic had a reported production budget of $2.2M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (1.55 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Action in the North Atlantic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Action in the North Atlantic was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Action in the North Atlantic?
Action in the North Atlantic holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).