Sea Wife
“One of the Most Challenging Stories of Faith Ever Told!”
Synopsis
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
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Sea Wife 1957 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-08
Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Biscuit
Joan Collins
Sea Wife
Basil Sydney
Bulldog
Cy Grant
Number Four
Ronald Squire
Clubman
Harold Goodwin
Daily Telegraph Clerk
Roddy Hughes
Club Barman
Gibb McLaughlin
Club Porter
Lloyd Lamble
Captain 'San Felix'
Ronald Adam
Army Padre
Nicholas Hannen
Elderly Passenger
Otokichi Ikeda
Submarine Commander
Tenji Takagi
Submarine Interpreter
Beatrice Varley
Elderly Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob McNaught
- Screenplay & Story
- George K. Burke
- Original Title
- Sea Wife
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Alma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob McNaught
George K. Burke, J.M. Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Bob McNaught
Director
George K. Burke
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sea Wife
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What is Sea Wife about?
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
Who directed Sea Wife?
Sea Wife was directed by Bob McNaught.
Who stars in Sea Wife?
The principal cast of Sea Wife includes Richard Burton, Joan Collins, Basil Sydney, Cy Grant, Ronald Squire.
When was Sea Wife released and how long is it?
Sea Wife was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Is Sea Wife based on a book or true story?
Sea Wife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.M. Scott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sea Wife?
Sea Wife holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).