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The Long Voyage Home

A powerful saga of merchant seamen during the early days of World War II as they sail into seas threatened by German U-boats and bombers. Based on four plays by Eugene O'Neill.

A powerful saga of merchant seamen during the early days of World War II, based on four plays by Eugene O'Neill. The tramp freighter SS Glencairn is moored on a Caribbean island while her crew enjoy their last night of freedom. As they sail into seas threatened by German U-boats and bombers, the hardships of life on board and the seamen's hopes for a better future are revealed.

1 hour, 41 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Jul 2016 06:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Ole Olsen John Wayne
Aloysius Driscoll Thomas Mitchell
Smitty Ian Hunter
Yank Ward Bond
Cocky Barry Fitzgerald
Freda Mildred Natwick
Captain Wilfrid Lawson
Axel John Qualen
Davis Joseph Sawyer
Director John Ford
Writer Dudley Nichols

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