Captain Scarface
“Atom Bomb Smuggled In Hold Of Ship!”
Synopsis
A group of communist spies plan to blow up an essential commercial artery, the Panama Canal. To this end, they have kidnapped a nuclear scientist and are traveling by steamship to the coast of South America. Luckily for western civilization, the hard-nosed ship's captain, played by Barton MacLane, has other ideas.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Guilfoyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lang
- Original Score
- Leon Klatzkin
- Original Title
- Captain Scarface
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Lincoln Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Guilfoyle
Charles Lang
Leon Klatzkin
Norbert Brodine
Gene Fowler Jr.
Hal Roach, Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Guilfoyle
Director
Charles Lang
Screenplay
Hal Roach, Jr.
Producer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Leon Klatzkin
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Scarface
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Scarface about?
A group of communist spies plan to blow up an essential commercial artery, the Panama Canal. To this end, they have kidnapped a nuclear scientist and are traveling by steamship to the coast of South America. Luckily for western civilization, the hard-nosed ship's captain, played by Barton MacLane, has other ideas.
Who directed Captain Scarface?
Captain Scarface was directed by Paul Guilfoyle.
Who stars in Captain Scarface?
The principal cast of Captain Scarface includes Barton MacLane, Virginia Grey, Leif Erickson, Peter Coe, Rudolph Anders.
When was Captain Scarface released and how long is it?
Captain Scarface was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Scarface?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Scarface was composed by Leon Klatzkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Scarface?
Captain Scarface holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).