The Sea Chase
1955, English. Directed by John Farrow.
JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!
As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- 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 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sea Chase
The Sea Chase is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FarrowDirector
- John WayneCaptain Karl Ehrlich
- Lana TurnerElsa Keller
- David FarrarCommander Jeff Napier
- James ArnessSchlieter
- Tab HunterCadet Wesser
- Lyle BettgerChief Officer Kirchner
- Paul FixMax Heinz
- Claude AkinsWinkler
- John QualenChief Engineer Schmitt
- Alan Hale Jr.Wentz
- Richard DavalosCadet Walter Stemme (as Dick Davalos)
- Lowell GilmoreCapt. Evans
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Warner Bellah, John Twist
- Box office
- $6M
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The Sea Chase: quick answers
Is The Sea Chase worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Sea Chase have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sea Chase. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sea Chase parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sea Chase is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sea Chase on?
The Sea Chase is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sea Chase?
If you liked The Sea Chase, try Greyhound, Morituri, Britannic.
Who directed The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase (1955) was directed by John Farrow and stars John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar.