The Long Voyage Home
1940
The clouds of World War II are looming in this tense drama. John Wayne plays a young Swede aboard a cargo ship, where the threat of mortal danger evokes fear, loneliness and suspicion amongst the volatile crew. Read more
| Starring | John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter |
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| Director | John Ford |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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The Long Voyage Home
The clouds of World War II are looming in this tense drama. John Wayne plays a young Swede aboard a cargo ship, where the threat of mortal danger evokes fear, loneliness and suspicion amongst the volatile crew.
| Starring | John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter |
|---|---|
| Director | John Ford |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 24 Jan 2004 Production year: 1940 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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This near masterpiece from director John Ford was scripted by Stagecoach's Dudley Nichols from four one-act seafaring plays by Eugene O'Neill, and it bears that satisfying streak of grim melancholy that typifies the finest work of one of America's greatest writers. Although the film is relentlessly studio bound, the magnificent photography of Gregg Toland (Citizen Kane) captures the dangerous atmosphere as a freighter transports a cargo of dynamite across the Atlantic during the Second World War. Top billed is John Wayne, playing a Swedish merchant seaman, accent and all, and he's backed up by an extremely effective all-male supporting cast. This movie was said to be O'Neill's favourite film — Ford gave him a copy and the playwright allegedly wore it out through repeated screenings.
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Stagey-looking but dramatically interesting amalgam of four one-act plays by Eugene O'Neill, with talent abounding.
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Most helpful member's review
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dark days
This film must have been filmed at night or in a dark room with only one overhead light as most of the scenes are almost unwatchable. Story line not to bad though.
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Most recent members' review
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Not for me
I love old movies, but not this one. So little action, so much sadness. For it's era the quality is not bad, but not one I would recommended
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The Long Voyage Home
The clouds of World War II are looming in this tense drama. John Wayne plays a young Swede aboard a cargo ship, where the threat of mortal danger evokes fear, loneliness and suspicion amongst the volatile crew....
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