Two Years Before the Mast

1946 1h 38m ★6.5

Two Years Before the Mast

“The world famous novel on the screen at last!”

In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).

Release Date November 22, 1946
Runtime 1h 38m
Language English
Director John Farrow
Category Adventure, Drama
Rating 6.5 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1946
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