Captain China(1950)
Hitting the screen with the force of a raging typhoon!
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Lewis R. Foster
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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
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Where can I watch Captain China?+
Captain China is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Captain China come out?+
Captain China was released in 1950.
How long is Captain China?+
Captain China runs for 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed Captain China?+
Captain China was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Who stars in Captain China?+
Captain China stars John Payne, Gail Russell, Jeffrey Lynn, Lon Chaney Jr. and Edgar Bergen.
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