The Wreck of the Mary Deare
1959, English. Directed by Michael Anderson.
The Saga of the Derelict, Mary Deare... the strange secret she carried... the desperate voyage and plot to sink her!
A disgraced merchant marine officer elects to stay aboard his sinking cargo ship in order to prove the vessel was deliberately scuttled and, as a result, vindicate his good name.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wreck of the Mary Deare
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Cast & crew
- Michael AndersonDirector
- Gary CooperGideon Patch
- Charlton HestonJohn Sands
- Michael RedgraveMr. Nyland
- Virginia McKennaJanet Taggart
- Richard HarrisHiggins
- Emlyn WilliamsSir Wilfred Falcett
- Alexander KnoxPetrie
- Cecil ParkerInquiry Chairman
- Ben WrightMike Duncan
- Peter IllingGunderson
- Terence de MarneyFrank
- Ashley CowanBurrows
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Ambler
- Budget
- $2.6M
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What The Wreck of the Mary Deare is based on
The Wreck of the Mary Deare is based on The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1956) by Hammond Innes.
1956
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
By Hammond Innes
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The Wreck of the Mary Deare: quick answers
Is The Wreck of the Mary Deare worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wreck of the Mary Deare?
The Wreck of the Mary Deare runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Wreck of the Mary Deare have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wreck of the Mary Deare. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wreck of the Mary Deare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wreck of the Mary Deare is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wreck of the Mary Deare on?
The Wreck of the Mary Deare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wreck of the Mary Deare?
If you liked The Wreck of the Mary Deare, try Juggernaut, North Sea Hijack, The Perfect Storm.
Who directed The Wreck of the Mary Deare?
The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1959) was directed by Michael Anderson and stars Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave.
What is The Wreck of the Mary Deare based on?
The Wreck of the Mary Deare is based on The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1956) by Hammond Innes.