The Wreck of the Hesperus
1948, English. Directed by John Hoffman.
OUT OF DARK SEAS...DARK DEEDS! OUT OF SOFT ARMS...WILD RAPTURE!
The story of an ex-sea captain who uses devious means to make his salvage company a success. Based on Longfellow's famous poem.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John HoffmanDirector
- Willard ParkerJohn Macready
- Edgar BuchananGeorge Lockhart
- Patricia BarryDeborah Allen
- Holmes HerbertPastor West
- Wilton GraffCaleb Cross
- Boyd DavisGov. Lincoln
- Jeff CoreyJoshua Hill
- Paul CampbellNed Jones
- Paul E. BurnsRudolph Zeiss
- Trevor BardetteWilliam Bliss
- Herbert HeywoodAlexander Tarn
- Earle S. DeweyLandlord
Details
- Released
- 4 February 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Aubrey Wisberg
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The Wreck of the Hesperus: quick answers
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How long is The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The Wreck of the Hesperus runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Wreck of the Hesperus have a post-credits scene?
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The Wreck of the Hesperus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wreck of the Hesperus is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wreck of the Hesperus on?
The Wreck of the Hesperus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 February 1948. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wreck of the Hesperus?
If you liked The Wreck of the Hesperus, try The River, Blue Chips, Hurry Sundown.
Who directed The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The Wreck of the Hesperus (1948) was directed by John Hoffman and stars Willard Parker, Edgar Buchanan, Patricia Barry.