Seven Waves Away
“14 of these survivors must be cast adrift! Which will the Captain choose?”
Synopsis
After a massive luxury liner sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only nine, that is stuffed with over twenty desperate and injured passengers. As a hurricane approaches and the many wounded passengers struggle for life, difficult decisions must be made about who will remain on the boat and who must be cast to the sea in order to give others the chance to survive.
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Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Alec Holmes
Mai Zetterling
Nurse Julie White
Lloyd Nolan
Frank Kelly
Stephen Boyd
Will McKinley
Moira Lister
Edith Middleton
James Hayter
'Cookie' Morrow
Marie Lohr
Dorothy Knudson
Finlay Currie
Mr. Wheaton
John Stratton
Jimmy 'Sparks' Clary
Victor Maddern
Willy Hawkins
Eddie Byrne
Michael Faroni
Noel Willman
Aubrey Clark
Moultrie Kelsall
Daniel Cane
Gordon Jackson
John Merritt
Orlando Martins
Sam Holly
Ferdy Mayne
Solly Daniels
Jill Melford
Mrs. Kilgore
Clare Austin
Ruth Spencer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Sale
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Sale
- Original Score
- Arthur Bliss
- Original Title
- Seven Waves Away
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Copa Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Sale
Richard Sale
Arthur Bliss
Wilkie Cooper
Raymond Poulton
John R. Sloan, Ted Richmond, Tyrone Power
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Sale
Director
Richard Sale
Screenplay
John R. Sloan
Producer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Tyrone Power
Producer
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Waves Away
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What is Seven Waves Away about?
After a massive luxury liner sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only nine, that is stuffed with over twenty desperate and injured passengers. As a hurricane approaches and the many wounded passengers struggle for life, difficult decisions must be made about who will remain on the boat and who must be cast to the sea in order to give others the chance to survive.
Who directed Seven Waves Away?
Seven Waves Away was directed by Richard Sale.
Who stars in Seven Waves Away?
The principal cast of Seven Waves Away includes Tyrone Power, Mai Zetterling, Lloyd Nolan, Stephen Boyd, Moira Lister.
When was Seven Waves Away released and how long is it?
Seven Waves Away was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Waves Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Waves Away was composed by Arthur Bliss.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Waves Away?
Seven Waves Away holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).