The Seafarers (1953)
Overview
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.
What is The Seafarers about?
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. The Seafarers is a Documentary movie, released on 1953-10-15, runtime 29 minutes.
Is The Seafarers worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Seafarers 4.5 out of 10 from 104 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
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Directed by
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
- Don Hollenbeck as Narrator
- Paul Hall as Secretary Treasurer, SIU Atlantic & Gulf Coast District
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