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Lifeboat

1944 · 96 min War Drama
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1944
Country United States of America
Genre War, Drama
Director Alfred Hitchcock
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (473 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Tallulah Bankhead

Tallulah Bankhead

Connie Porter

William Bendix

William Bendix

Gus Smith

Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak

Willi

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Alice MacKenzie

John Hodiak

John Hodiak

John Kovac

Henry Hull

Henry Hull

Charles J. Rittenhouse

Heather Angel

Heather Angel

Mrs. Higley

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Stanley "Sparks" Garrett

Canada Lee

Canada Lee

Joe Spencer

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William Yetter Jr.

Young German Sailor (uncredited)

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