The Sea Wolves
1980, English. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
The Last Charge of the Calcutta Light Horse
A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portuguese stronghold, English intelligence brings out of retirement a crew of geriatric ex-soldiers, veterans from World War I, using their age as cover. These old soldiers are asked to take to the seas and pull off an unlikely undercover mission.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Andrew V. McLaglenDirector
- Gregory PeckCol. Lewis Pugh
- Roger MooreCapt. Gavin Stewart
- David NivenCol. W.H. Grice
- Trevor HowardJack Cartwright
- Barbara KellermanMrs. Cromwell
- Patrick MacneeMajor 'Yogi' Crossley
- Kenneth GriffithCharlie Wilton
- Patrick AllenColin Mackenzie
- Wolf KahlerTrompeta
- Robert HoffmannU-Boat Captain
- Dan van HusenU-Boat First Officer
- George MikellCaptain of Ehrenfels
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1980
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- Written by
- James Leasor, Reginald Rose
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $220K
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What The Sea Wolves is based on
The Sea Wolves is based on a true story.
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The Sea Wolves: quick answers
Is The Sea Wolves worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Sea Wolves have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sea Wolves. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sea Wolves parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sea Wolves is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Sea Wolves on?
The Sea Wolves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sea Wolves?
If you liked The Sea Wolves, try Swing Shift, Operation Seawolf, Fat Man and Little Boy.
Who directed The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves (1980) was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and stars Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven.
What is The Sea Wolves based on?
The Sea Wolves is based on a true story.