The Seafarers
Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.
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The Seafarers [1953]
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-04-24
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October 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Chasan
- Original Title
- The Seafarers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf Coast District, American Federation of Labor, Lester Cooper Productions, Pietrzak Filmways
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kubrick
Will Chasan
Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick
Lester Cooper, Alexander Pietrzak
Department Leadership Roster
Lester Cooper
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Director
Will Chasan
Writer
Stanley Kubrick
Director of Photography
Stanley Kubrick
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Seafarers about?
Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.
Who directed The Seafarers?
The Seafarers was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in The Seafarers?
The principal cast of The Seafarers includes Don Hollenbeck, Paul Hall.
When was The Seafarers released and how long is it?
The Seafarers was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seafarers?
The Seafarers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).