The Eternal Sea
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Synopsis
Biography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
Rear-Adm. John Madison Hoskins
Alexis Smith
Sue Hoskins
Ben Cooper
Seaman P.J. 'Zuggy' Zugbaum
Dean Jagger
Vice-Adm. Thomas L. Semple
Virginia Grey
Dorothy Buracker
Hayden Rorke
Capt. William Buracker
Douglas Kennedy
Capt. Walter Riley
Louis Jean Heydt
Capt. Walter F. Rodee
Richard Crane
Lt. Johnson
Morris Ankrum
Vice-Adm. Arthur Dewey Struble
Frank Ferguson
Admiral L.D.
John Maxwell
Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
William Kerwin
Cole
Jil Jarmyn
Flight Nurse
Alan Dexter
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Rivkin
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Eternal Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Allen Rivkin, William Wister Haines
Elmer Bernstein
John L. Russell
Fred Allen
John H. Auer
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Auer
Director
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
John H. Auer
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
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 The Eternal Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eternal Sea about?
Biography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
Who directed The Eternal Sea?
The Eternal Sea was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in The Eternal Sea?
The principal cast of The Eternal Sea includes Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith, Ben Cooper, Dean Jagger, Virginia Grey.
When was The Eternal Sea released and how long is it?
The Eternal Sea was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eternal Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eternal Sea was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eternal Sea?
The Eternal Sea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).