To the Shores of Tripoli
Seen it?1942 | 86 min | Drama, War, Romance
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 history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone or The Best Years of Our Lives, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
Chronicle of a spoiled rich boy who joins the Marines with an off-handed attitude and finally becomes a battle-wise soldier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone
- John PayneChris Winters
- Maureen O'HaraMary Carter
- Randolph ScottDixie Smith
- Nancy KellyHelene Hunt
- William TracyJohnny Dent
- Maxie RosenbloomOkay Jones
- Harry MorganMouthy
- Edmund MacDonaldButch Burke
- Russell HicksMajor Wilson
- Margaret EarlySusie