Two Years Before the Mast
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Synopsis
In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).
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TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-01
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Charles Stewart
Brian Donlevy
Richard Henry Dana
William Bendix
First Mate Amazeen
Barry Fitzgerald
Terence O'Feenaghty
Howard Da Silva
Captain Francis A. Thompson
Esther Fernández
Maria Dominguez
Albert Dekker
Brown
Luis van Rooten
2nd Mate Foster
Darryl Hickman
Sam Hooper
Roman Bohnen
Macklin
Ray Collins
Gordon Stewart
Theodore Newton
Hayes
Tom Powers
Bellamer
James Burke
Carrick
Frank Faylen
Hansen
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller, George Bruce, Richard Henry Dana Jr.
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Two Years Before the Mast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Seton I. Miller, George Bruce, Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Victor Young
Ernest Laszlo
Eda Warren
Seton I. Miller, Buddy G. DeSylva
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Seton I. Miller
Writer
George Bruce
Writer
Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Writer
Seton I. Miller
Producer
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
Eda Warren
Editor
Dorothy O'Hara
Costume Design
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Victor Young
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Years Before the Mast
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What is Two Years Before the Mast about?
In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).
Who directed Two Years Before the Mast?
Two Years Before the Mast was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Two Years Before the Mast?
The principal cast of Two Years Before the Mast includes Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix, Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Da Silva.
When was Two Years Before the Mast released and how long is it?
Two Years Before the Mast was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Years Before the Mast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Years Before the Mast was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Years Before the Mast?
Two Years Before the Mast holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).