Movie·1950·1h 37m
Captain China
Hitting the screen with the force of a raging typhoon!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy. Accused of deliberately scuttling his ship during a typhoon, Captain China hopes to clear himself by signing on as a common seaman on a vessel captain by his former first mate Brendensen. There's no love lost between the two men, and their mutual animosity is intensified when both fall in love with beautiful passenger.
Written By
Gwen Bagni
Producer
William C. Thomas, William H. Pine
Cinematography
John Alton
Music
Lucien Cailliet
Editor
Howard A. Smith
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
6 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
John Payne
Charles S. Chinnough
Gail Russell
Kim Mitchell
Jeffrey Lynn
Capt. George Brendensen
Lon Chaney Jr.
Red Lynch
Edgar Bergen
Mr. Haasvelt
Michael O'Shea
Trask
Ellen Corby
Miss Endicott
Robert Armstrong
Keegan
John Qualen
Geech
Ilka Grüning
Mrs. Marguerite Haasvelt
Denver Pyle
Steve
Keith Richards
Alberts
Erville Alderson
Doctor
Harry Hayden
Shipping Line Owner
John Bagni
Sparks
Ray Hyke
Michaels
Walter Reed
Martin
Paul Hogan
Speer
// crew
Crew
Lewis R. Foster
Director, Writer
William C. Thomas
Producer
William H. Pine
Producer
Gwen Bagni
Writer
Lucien Cailliet
Original Music Composer
John Alton
Director of Photography
Howard A. Smith
Editor
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