The Sea Wolf (1941)

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The fifth film version of Jack London's The Sea Wolf stars Edward G. Robinson as "premature fascist" Wolf Larsen. The captain of the scavenger ship Ghost, Larsen is a heartless tyrant who can tolerate no sign of weakness in anyone. "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven" is Larsen's philosophy (borrowed from the character of Satan in Milton's Paradise Lost), and accordingly he reigns over his hellish vessel in true satanic fashion. Idealistic writer Humphrey Van Weyden (Alexander Knox)

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Michael Curtiz

On DVD: Mar 8, 2005

Cast

Edward G. Robinson
Wolf Larsen
Ida Lupino
Ruth Webster
John Garfield
George Leach
Alexander Knox
Humphrey van Weyden
Gene Lockhart
Dr. Louie Prescott
Barry Fitzgerald
Cooky
Stanley Ridges
Johnson
David Bruce
Young Sailor
Francis McDonald
Swenson
Howard Da Silva
Harrison
Frank Lackteen
Smoke
Ernie S. Adams
Pickpocket
Cliff Clark
1st detective
William Gould
Detective
Ralf Harolde
Agent
Ethan Laidlaw
Wilfred Lucas
Helmsman
George Magrill
Crewman
Louis Mason
Crewman
Charles Sullivan
1st Mate
Dutch Hendrian
Crewman

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Fine Warners/E.G. Robinson sea faring action tale.

May 10, 2007 Comment

Steve Crum

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Great atmosphere and performances.

September 7, 2008

jay nixon

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Michael Curtiz has done a remarkable job creating the atmosphere for this film. The cast is superb. Edward G. Robinson is excellent, John Garfield, Ida Lupino, Alexander Knox Gene Lockhart and Barry Fitzgerald all give powerful performances. The cinematography is very moody and the score is top notch. The story is

June 19, 2009