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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 201606:00

Credits

RoleContributor
Ole OlsenJohn Wayne
Aloysius DriscollThomas Mitchell
SmittyIan Hunter
YankWard Bond
CockyBarry Fitzgerald
FredaMildred Natwick
CaptainWilfrid Lawson
AxelJohn Qualen
DavisJoseph Sawyer
DirectorJohn Ford
WriterDudley Nichols

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