The Captain's Paradise
“He makes two-timing an art...and gets away with it”
Synopsis
Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.
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The Captain's Paradise 1953) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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Alec Guinness
Captain Henry St. James
Yvonne De Carlo
Nita St. James
Celia Johnson
Maud St. James
Charles Goldner
Chief Officer Ricco
Miles Malleson
Lawrence St. James
Walter Crisham
Bob
Nicholas Phipps
The Major
Bill Fraser
Absalom (taxi driver)
Ferdy Mayne
The Sheikh
Sebastian Cabot
Ali (vendor)
Peter Bull
Kalikan firing-squad officer
Roger Delgado
Kalikan Policeman
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Marjorie
Henry B. Longhurst
Professor Killick
Bernard Rebel
Mr. Wheeler
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Kimmins
- Screenplay & Story
- Alec Coppel, Nicholas Phipps
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Captain's Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Kimmins
Alec Coppel, Nicholas Phipps
Malcolm Arnold
Edward Scaife
Gerald Turney-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Kimmins
Director
Alec Coppel
Screenplay
Nicholas Phipps
Screenplay
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Gerald Turney-Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captain's Paradise
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What is The Captain's Paradise about?
Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.
Who directed The Captain's Paradise?
The Captain's Paradise was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
Who stars in The Captain's Paradise?
The principal cast of The Captain's Paradise includes Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, Celia Johnson, Charles Goldner, Miles Malleson.
When was The Captain's Paradise released and how long is it?
The Captain's Paradise was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Captain's Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captain's Paradise was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Captain's Paradise?
The Captain's Paradise holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).