The Sea Chase (1955)
Overview
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.
Where to watch The Sea Chase
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is The Sea Chase about?
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly. The Sea Chase is a War, Action, Drama movie, released on 1955-06-04, runtime 117 minutes.
Is The Sea Chase worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Sea Chase 6.3 out of 10 from 55 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Sea Chase?
In the United States, The Sea Chase streams on YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Farrow
Cast
- John Wayne as Captain Karl Ehrlich
- Lana Turner as Elsa Keller
- David Farrar as Commander Jeff Napier
- James Arness as Schlieter
- Tab Hunter as Cadet Wesser
- Lyle Bettger as Chief Officer Kirchner
- Paul Fix as Max Heinz
- Claude Akins as Winkler
- John Qualen as Chief Engineer Schmitt
- Alan Hale Jr. as Wentz
- Richard Davalos as Cadet Walter Stemme (as Dick Davalos)
- Lowell Gilmore as Capt. Evans
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Sources
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