Botany Bay
1952, English. Directed by John Farrow.
SAVAGE as the Great Continent They Invaded!
Based on the story of the start of Australia's colonisation. An American medical student is falsely convicted of robbery, with his sentence involving the torturous voyage with other prisoners to the new penal colony at Botany Bay. Because of his attempt to escape, evil Captain Gilbert decides to return him to England on charges of mutiny.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John FarrowDirector
- Alan LaddHugh Tallant
- James MasonCapt. Paul Gilbert
- Patricia MedinaSally Munroe
- Cedric HardwickeGov. Phillip
- Murray MathesonRev. Mortimer Thynne
- Anita Sharp-BolsterMoll Cudlip (as Anita Bolster)
- Jonathan HarrisTom Oakly
- Hugh PryseNed Inching
- Dorothy PattenMrs. Nellie Garth
- John HardyNat Garth
- Malcolm Lee BeggsNick Sabb
- Alec HarfordBrig-keeper Jenkins
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jonathan Latimer
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What Botany Bay is based on
Botany Bay is adapted from a novel.
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Botany Bay runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Botany Bay is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Botany Bay isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 1952. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Botany Bay?
Botany Bay (1952) was directed by John Farrow and stars Alan Ladd, James Mason, Patricia Medina.
What is Botany Bay based on?
Botany Bay is adapted from a novel.