The Seafarers (1953)
Movie 29m ★ 4.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Dating from 1953, The Seafarers sits in the documentary corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Stanley Kubrick. The cast includes Don Hollenbeck and Paul Hall. The running time is 29m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KubrickDirector
- Don Hollenbeckas Narrator
- Paul Hallas Secretary Treasurer, SIU Atlantic & Gulf Coast District
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Questions about The Seafarers
- What genre is The Seafarers?
- The Seafarers is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in The Seafarers?
- Don Hollenbeck, Paul Hall appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Seafarers?
- Stanley Kubrick directed The Seafarers.
- How long is The Seafarers?
- The Seafarers runs for 29m (29 minutes).
- Is The Seafarers worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 4.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Seafarers?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
