The Extraordinary Seaman
1969 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Lt. Commander Finchhaven, a ghostly relic from the First World War, he had fallen down dead drunk on his first assignment and been consigned from the great beyond to sail the seas until a further opportunity arises to redeem his actions. During the Second World War, he is encountered by a quartet of American seamen that includes Lt. Morton Krim and cook W.J. Oglethorpe. A deal is completed whereby the men will help re-float Finchhaven's command in return for a passage to Australia.
Direction John Frankenheimer
Cast David Niven · Faye Dunaway · Alan Alda · Mickey Rooney · Jack Carter · Juano Hernández · Jerry Fujikawa
Soundtrack Maurice Jarre
Screenplay Hal Dresner · Phillip Rock
Cinematography Lionel Lindon
Original title The Extraordinary Seaman
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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