Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Seen it?1951 | 124 min | Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved An Officer and a Gentleman or The Green Mile, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
Pandora Reynolds is a woman who has never fallen in love – but one who men kill and die for. When she meets dashing and mysterious ship's captain Hendrik van der Zee, he pushes her to commit the ultimate act of love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert Lewin
- James MasonHendrick van der Zee
- Ava GardnerPandora Reynolds
- Nigel PatrickStephen Cameron
- Sheila SimJanet Fielding
- Harold WarrenderGeoffrey Fielding
- Mario CabréJuan Montalvo
- Marius GoringReggie Demarest
- John LaurieAngus
- Abraham SofaerJudge
- Patricia RainePeggy Ford