The Sea Chase
“JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!”
Synopsis
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.
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The Sea Chase - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-06
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Captain Karl Ehrlich
Lana Turner
Elsa Keller
David Farrar
Commander Jeff Napier
James Arness
Schlieter
Tab Hunter
Cadet Wesser
Lyle Bettger
Chief Officer Kirchner
Paul Fix
Max Heinz
Claude Akins
Winkler
John Qualen
Chief Engineer Schmitt
Alan Hale Jr.
Wentz
Richard Davalos
Cadet Walter Stemme (as Dick Davalos)
Lowell Gilmore
Capt. Evans
Luis van Rooten
Matz
Wilton Graff
Consul General Hepke
Peter Whitney
Bachman
John Doucette
Bos'n
Alan Lee
Brounck
Richard Lupino
British Officer of the Watch
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- James Warner Bellah, John Twist
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Sea Chase
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
James Warner Bellah, John Twist, Andrew Geer
Roy Webb
William H. Clothier
William H. Ziegler
John Farrow
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
James Warner Bellah
Screenplay
John Twist
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
John Farrow
Producer
William H. Ziegler
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sea Chase
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What is The Sea Chase about?
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.
Who directed The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in The Sea Chase?
The principal cast of The Sea Chase includes John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness, Tab Hunter.
When was The Sea Chase released and how long is it?
The Sea Chase was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did The Sea Chase make at the box office?
The Sea Chase grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Sea Chase?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sea Chase was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Sea Chase based on a book or true story?
The Sea Chase is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrew Geer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).