

The Extraordinary Seaman
1969, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- David NivenLt. Commander John Finchhaven, R.N.
- Faye DunawayJennifer Winslow
- Alan AldaLt. J / G Morton Krim
- Mickey RooneyCook 3 / C W.J. Oglethorpe
- Jack CarterGunner's Mate Orville Toole
- Juano HernándezAli Shar
- Manu TupouSeaman 1 / C Lightfoot Star
- Barry KelleyAdmiral Barnwell
- Leonard O. SmithDyak
- Richard GuizonDyak
- John CochranDyak
- Jerry FujikawaAdmiral Shimagoshi
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Phillip Rock, Hal Dresner
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How long is The Extraordinary Seaman?
The Extraordinary Seaman runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Extraordinary Seaman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Extraordinary Seaman is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Extraordinary Seaman on?
The Extraordinary Seaman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 1969. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Extraordinary Seaman?
If you liked The Extraordinary Seaman, try Kelly's Heroes, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Against the Sun.
Who directed The Extraordinary Seaman?
The Extraordinary Seaman (1969) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars David Niven, Faye Dunaway, Alan Alda.