Sea Wife
Seen it?1957 | 81 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
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
- Best for people who like a story that's man versus the elements and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. The tension comes from simply getting through the next day. If you loved Lifeboat or The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 21 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bob McNaught
- Richard BurtonBiscuit
- Joan CollinsSea Wife
- Basil SydneyBulldog
- Cy GrantNumber Four
- Ronald SquireClubman
- Harold GoodwinDaily Telegraph Clerk
- Roddy HughesClub Barman
- Gibb McLaughlinClub Porter
- Lloyd LambleCaptain 'San Felix'
- Ronald AdamArmy Padre