The Sea Shall Not Have Them
1954, English. Directed by Lewis Gilbert.
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During the autumn of 1944, RAF Hudson, carrying a VIP passenger in possession of highly secret information, is shot down and ditches in the North Sea. Fighting the elements and trying to keep up morale, the occupants of the aircraft's dinghy talk about their lives awaiting the rescue they hope will come. The film's title reflects the motto of the RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service, one of whose high speed launches battles against its own mechanical problems, enemy action, time and the weather to locate and rescue the downed crew and the vital secret papers they carry.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Sea Shall Not Have Them is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lewis GilbertDirector
- Michael RedgraveAir Commodore Waltby
- Dirk BogardeFlt Sgt Mackay
- Jack WatlingFlying Officer Harding
- Bonar ColleanoSgt Kirby
- Anthony SteelFlying Officer Treherne
- Nigel PatrickFlt Sgt Slingsby
- James KenneyCpl. Skinner
- Sydney TaflerCpl. Robb
- Griffith JonesGroup Capt. Todd
- Guy MiddletonSquadron Leader Scott
- Rachel KempsonMrs. Waltby
- Joan SimsHilda Tebbitt
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert
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What The Sea Shall Not Have Them is based on
The Sea Shall Not Have Them is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Sea Shall Not Have Them parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sea Shall Not Have Them on?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
If you liked The Sea Shall Not Have Them, try The Guns of Navarone, Waiting for Anya, Battleground.
Who directed The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954) was directed by Lewis Gilbert and stars Michael Redgrave, Dirk Bogarde, Jack Watling.
What is The Sea Shall Not Have Them based on?
The Sea Shall Not Have Them is adapted from a novel.