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The Sea Chase (1955): movie guide
The Sea Chase (1955) is a War, Action, Drama running about 117 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 55 votes. Notable cast includes John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1955-06-04
- Runtime: 117 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: War, Action, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1955-06-04
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What is The Sea Chase about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Sea Chase features John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness, Tab Hunter, Lyle Bettger. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1955-06-04. Runtime: 117 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (55 votes). Genres: War, Action, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Sea Chase?
- The Sea Chase is listed as War, Action, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Sea Chase?
- The Sea Chase runs about 117 minutes.
- Who stars in The Sea Chase?
- Cast highlights include John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness, Tab Hunter, Lyle Bettger.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Sea Chase?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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