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UNITED STATES · 1949

Down to the Sea in Ships

Henry Hathaway
whaling adventure generational conflict maritime life grandfather-grandson relationship coming of age
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Synopsis

During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.

Year1949
CountryUnited States
DirectorHenry Hathaway
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