The Long Voyage Home
“The Love of Women in Their Eyes... The Salt of the Sea in Their Blood!”
Synopsis
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
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John Wayne
Ole Olsen
Thomas Mitchell
Driscoll
Ian Hunter
Smitty
Barry Fitzgerald
Cocky
Wilfrid Lawson
Captain
John Qualen
Axel
Mildred Natwick
Freda
Ward Bond
Yank
Arthur Shields
Donkeyman
Joe Sawyer
Davis
Rafaela Ottiano
Bella
Jack Pennick
Johnny
Douglas Walton
Second Mate
Billy Bevan
Joe
Judith Linden
Bumboat Girl
James Flavin
Dock Policeman
Lionel Pape
Mr. Clifton
Wyndham Standing
British Naval Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- The Long Voyage Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Walter Wanger Productions, Argosy Productions Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dudley Nichols, Eugene O'Neill
Richard Hageman
Gregg Toland
Sherman Todd
Walter Wanger, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Walter Wanger
Producer
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Sherman Todd
Editor
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
John Ford
Producer
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 The Long Voyage Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Voyage Home about?
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
Who directed The Long Voyage Home?
The Long Voyage Home was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Long Voyage Home?
The principal cast of The Long Voyage Home includes John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Barry Fitzgerald, Wilfrid Lawson.
When was The Long Voyage Home released and how long is it?
The Long Voyage Home was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Voyage Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Voyage Home was composed by Richard Hageman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Voyage Home?
The Long Voyage Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).