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Two Years Before the Mast (1946)

In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).

  • Adventure
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Alan LaddAlan LaddCharles Stewart
  • Photo of Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyRichard Henry Dana
  • Photo of William BendixWilliam BendixFirst Mate Amazeen
  • Photo of Barry FitzgeraldBarry FitzgeraldTerence O'Feenaghty
  • Photo of Howard Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaCaptain Francis A. Thompson
  • Photo of Esther FernándezEsther FernándezMaria Dominguez
  • Photo of Albert DekkerAlbert DekkerBrown
  • Photo of Luis van RootenLuis van Rooten2nd Mate Foster
  • Photo of Darryl HickmanDarryl HickmanSam Hooper
  • Photo of Roman BohnenRoman BohnenMacklin

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