Until They Sail
1957, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
They couldn't have the love they wanted, so they took the love they could get!
Four sisters in New Zealand fall for soldiers en route to the Pacific theater in WWII.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Jean SimmonsBarbara Leslie Forbes
- Joan FontaineAnne Leslie
- Paul NewmanCapt. Jack Harding
- Piper LaurieDelia Leslie Friskett
- Sandra DeeEvelyn Leslie
- Charles DrakeCapt. Richard Bates
- Wally CassellPhil Friskett
- Alan NapierProsecution Attorney
- John WilderTommy
- Ralph VotrianMax Murphy
- Tige AndrewsUS Marine, Store Customer
- Adam KennedyAndy, Delia's Lover
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Michener, Robert Anderson
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What Until They Sail is based on
Until They Sail is based on Return to Paradise (1951) by James A. Michener, published by Random House.
1951
Return to Paradise
By James A. Michener
Published by Random House
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Until They Sail: quick answers
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How long is Until They Sail?
Until They Sail runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Until They Sail have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Until They Sail on?
Until They Sail isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Until They Sail?
If you liked Until They Sail, try Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, Hanover Street, A Walk in the Sun.
Who directed Until They Sail?
Until They Sail (1957) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Jean Simmons, Joan Fontaine, Paul Newman.
What is Until They Sail based on?
Until They Sail is based on Return to Paradise (1951) by James A. Michener, published by Random House.