
Ocean Terminal
Synopsis
Southampton, a deep-water port with four tides a day, is an ocean terminal for the world's largest liners. Their coming and going, and the people who work with them are the subject of this film as they reflect in their personal lives some of the drama and romance of its situation. Among them are a tug skipper and his crew, a stewardess on a Cape ship, an assistant wharfinger in charge of handling baggage and freight, a taxi driver, and a pilot taking a great liner down Southampton water at night.
Top Cast
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- Director
- J.B. Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Montagu Slater
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Ocean Terminal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.B. Holmes
Montagu Slater
Clifton Parker
James Ritchie
John Legard
Edgar Anstey
Department Leadership Roster
James Ritchie
Director of Photography
J.B. Holmes
Director
Montagu Slater
Writer
Edgar Anstey
Producer
John Legard
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Terminal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ocean Terminal about?
Southampton, a deep-water port with four tides a day, is an ocean terminal for the world's largest liners. Their coming and going, and the people who work with them are the subject of this film as they reflect in their personal lives some of the drama and romance of its situation. Among them are a tug skipper and his crew, a stewardess on a Cape ship, an assistant wharfinger in charge of handling baggage and freight, a taxi driver, and a pilot taking a great liner down Southampton water at night.
Who directed Ocean Terminal?
Ocean Terminal was directed by J.B. Holmes.
Who stars in Ocean Terminal?
The principal cast of Ocean Terminal includes Michael Goodliffe.
When was Ocean Terminal released and how long is it?
Ocean Terminal was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ocean Terminal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ocean Terminal was composed by Clifton Parker.



















