The Sea Chase
Watch TrailerAs 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1955 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | War, Action, Drama |
| Director | John Farrow |
| Runtime | 117 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (49 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.
A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.
For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.
Director: John Farrow
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In company with popcorn. Loud, with a big screen — that's what it was made for.
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