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The Sea Chase

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Karl Ehrlich (John Wayne) is the German captain of a freighter stationed in an Australian port. Ehrlich, a fervent opponent of Nazism, receives word that World War II has commenced in Europe, and that he must immediately make his way to Germany while avoiding the pursuing Allied ships. Aboard his ship is a German spy (Lana Turner), whose safe passage he must ensure. Meanwhile, a British ship -- with Cmdr. Jeff Napier (David Farrar) at its helm -- is hot on their trail.
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John Farrow

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John Wayne

Captain Karl Ehrlich

Lana Turner

Elsa Keller

David Farrar

Commander Jeff Napier

Lyle Bettger

Chief Officer Kirchner

Tab Hunter

Cadet Wesser
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Synopsis Karl Ehrlich (John Wayne) is the German captain of a freighter stationed in an Australian port. Ehrlich, a fervent opponent of Nazism, receives word that World War II has commenced in Europe, and that he must immediately make his way to Germany while avoiding the pursuing Allied ships. Aboard his ship is a German spy (Lana Turner), whose safe passage he must ensure. Meanwhile, a British ship -- with Cmdr. Jeff Napier (David Farrar) at its helm -- is hot on their trail.
Director
John Farrow
Producer
John Farrow
Screenwriter
John Twist, James Warner Bellah
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
War, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 57m
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