The Raging Tide
“Not even the fury of the lashing sea ... could match the raging passions that bound them !”
Synopsis
A San Francisco hood is rubbed out by rival Bruno Felkin, who himself reports the crime to Homicide Lt. Kelsey in an alibi scheme which fails. To escape, he stows away on a fishing boat. At sea, skipper Hamil Linder receives Bruno kindly, teaching him fishing; Bruno enlists Hamil's wayward son Carl to tend his slot machines. Then Carl takes an interest in Bruno's girl Connie. Climax in a storm at sea.
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The Raging Tide (1951) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-12
Top Cast
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Shelley Winters
Connie Thatcher
Richard Conte
Bruno Felkin
Stephen McNally
Lt. Kelsey
Charles Bickford
Hamil Linder
Alex Nicol
Carl Linder
John McIntire
Corky Mullins
Tito Vuolo
Barney Schriona
Chubby Johnson
'General' Ball
Minerva Urecal
Johnnie Mae Swanson
Irvin Berwick
Gas Man (uncredited)
John 'Skins' Miller
Houlihan (uncredited)
Robert A. O'Neil
Spade-Face (uncredited)
Pepito Pérez
Mr. Fancy (uncredited)
Syd Saylor
Proprietor (uncredited)
Ray Walker
Neil (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest K. Gann
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Raging Tide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Ernest K. Gann
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Ted J. Kent
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
George Sherman
Director
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Ernest K. Gann
Screenplay
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Raging Tide
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What is The Raging Tide about?
A San Francisco hood is rubbed out by rival Bruno Felkin, who himself reports the crime to Homicide Lt. Kelsey in an alibi scheme which fails. To escape, he stows away on a fishing boat. At sea, skipper Hamil Linder receives Bruno kindly, teaching him fishing; Bruno enlists Hamil's wayward son Carl to tend his slot machines. Then Carl takes an interest in Bruno's girl Connie. Climax in a storm at sea.
Who directed The Raging Tide?
The Raging Tide was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Raging Tide?
The principal cast of The Raging Tide includes Shelley Winters, Richard Conte, Stephen McNally, Charles Bickford, Alex Nicol.
When was The Raging Tide released and how long is it?
The Raging Tide was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Raging Tide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Raging Tide was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is The Raging Tide based on a book or true story?
The Raging Tide is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest K. Gann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Raging Tide?
The Raging Tide holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).