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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19291h 15mUnited States of America

Hurricane

“The first all-talking epic of the sea!”

Synopsis

Captain Black and his motley crew of pirates are shipwrecked on a South Sea island, where they hold several shanghaied sailors captive. Black observes the ship commanded by Hurricane Martin approaching and conspires to get his men aboard the vessel and seize the cargo.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 30, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ralph Ince
Screenplay & Story
Evelyn Campbell, Norman Springer, Enid Hibbard
Original Title
Hurricane
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ralph Ince

Screenplay & Story

Evelyn Campbell, Norman Springer, Enid Hibbard

Film Editing

David Berg

Producers

Harry Cohn

Department Leadership Roster

Ralph Ince

Ralph Ince

Director

Harry Cohn

Harry Cohn

Producer

David Berg

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hurricane.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hurricane about?

Captain Black and his motley crew of pirates are shipwrecked on a South Sea island, where they hold several shanghaied sailors captive. Black observes the ship commanded by Hurricane Martin approaching and conspires to get his men aboard the vessel and seize the cargo.

Who directed Hurricane?

Hurricane was directed by Ralph Ince.

Who stars in Hurricane?

The principal cast of Hurricane includes Hobart Bosworth, Johnny Mack Brown, Leila Hyams, Alan Roscoe, Tom O'Brien.

When was Hurricane released and how long is it?

Hurricane was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.