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Sea Wolf (1941) [VHS] (1941)

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino Director: Michael Curtiz Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino, John Garfield, Alexander Knox, Gene Lockhart
  • Directors: Michael Curtiz
  • Writers: Jack London, Robert Rossen
  • Producers: Hal B. Wallis, Henry Blanke, Jack L. Warner
  • Format: Black & White, HiFi Sound, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Warner)
  • VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6302717779
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,866 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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4.0 out of 5 stars JACK LONDON CLASSIC., July 9, 2002
By "scotsladdie" (GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews
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Jack London's exciting tale of the sea and of the nefarious Captain Wolf Larsen makes for a riveting, atmospheric high-seas adventure. Adapted for the screen by Robert Rossen, the story plots the course of three civilians who find themselves on board the aptly-named turn-of-the-century schooner "Ghost" helmed by the tyrannical Larsen. Edward G. Robinson, in a dynamic and complex portrayal, plays the hardened captain who finds it's "better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven". As the newest members of this "hell ship", a lovely Ida Lupino and a handsome John Garfield are both fugitives from the law; and Alexander Knox is the idealistic writer forced to face the barbaric side of human nature. Gene Lockhart does well as the drunken ship's doctor and Barry Fitzgerald is especially memorable in a surprisingly effective and offbeat characterisation as the vile cockney cook with an annoyingly sardonic laugh. This rather underrated film which was directed by the notoriously tyrannical Hungarian Michael Curtiz is definitely worth viewing: THE SEA WOLF remains a rip-roaring action film which gives berth to both high adventure and intelligent characterisations - a classic of its kind.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A blackhearted seafaring scoundrel, November 25, 2005
By Cory D. Slipman (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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Edward G. Robinson was marvelous playing frightful and belligerent sea captain Wolf Larsen in the Michael Curtiz directed maritime drama "The Sea Wolf" based on the Jack London classic.

Robinson commanded the sailing clipper Ghost, based in 1900's San Francisco, a purported seal hunting ship but in actuality a pirate ship plundering the booty of other working ships. With a murderous bunch of blackguards as crew including the knife wielding Cooky played by Irishman Barry Fitzgerald, the ship was the scourge of the seas.

John Garfield playing George Leach signed on to the Ghost desperate to escape authorities back in San Francisco. A collision between a paddlewheeler and ocean liner in San Francisco bay caused a shipwreck. Survivors Ida Lupino playing fugitive Ruth Brewster and Alexander Knox playing writer Humphrey Van Weyden are rescued by the Ghost and become reluctant passengers on the ship.

Almost at once the new crew members are subjected to the denigration and humiliation that is standard fare for those under the authority of Larsen. In a memorable scene Gene Lockhart playing disgraced and alcoholic physician Louis Prescott who saved the life of Lupino with a blood tranfusion begs for respect from the crew. Robinson proceeds to demean him before the crew causing him to climb the mast and hurl himself off to his death on the deck. Led by Garfield they attempt an unsuccessful mutiny against Robinson.

Larsen, a conflicted man with much psychological baggage is also learned and well read. He is increasingly suffering from headaches resulting in temporary blindness and also presumably madness. His need to dominate others to prop himself up ultimately leads to his expected demise.

Curtiz leads this accomplished cast of characters using an excellent script to create meaningful interactions among them which emphasized their well defined personalities. All the acting performances were superb highlighted by Knox who played Larsen's conscience as the talented writer van Weydan, Lockhart as the dishonored doctor and of course Edward G.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Violence and Humiliation, August 30, 2002
By James L. (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Edward G. Robinson gives one of his most vivid characterizations as Wolf Larsen, captain of the "Ghost". Robinson is hated by his entire crew, since he employs violence and humiliation to keep the men in line. Among the crew is fugitive John Garfield, who fits right in since most of the crew is made up of society's losers. Writer Alexander Knox and convict Ida Lupino are also taken aboard and they also fall victim to Robinson's cruel ways. The only way out seems to be escape or death. Garfield and Lupino are intense as usual and well-matched, although their relationship develops quicker than the story gives it time to grow. Knox is convincing as the intellectual writer who analyzes the captain and also learns about himself under extreme conditions, but he doesn't have much screen presence. Supporting players Gene Lockhart and Barry Fitzgerald have some excellent moments, with Fitzgerald a particular surprise, cast against type as one of the ship's most disagreeable characters. But it's Robinson who towers above everyone else as the cunning, cruel Wolf Larsen, one of his best performances. Director Michael Curtiz keeps the suspense up, giving the film a dark, disturbing quality. The script is literate, the music effective, and the characters are well drawn and performed. It's a very solid film.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant cast does wonders with Jack London tale...
Edward G. Robinson puts his own brand of cruelty on the role of a freighter captain who tyrannizes his crew and some unexpected passengers (Ida Lupino, John Garfield, Alexander... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Neil F. Doyle

5.0 out of 5 stars Korngold score
One of the significant highlights of this classic film is the musical score of Erich Wolfgang Korngold.
Published 23 months ago by R. Walters

4.0 out of 5 stars Philosophies at Sea
A ship sails through the fog of 1900 San Francisco. In a bar an agent is trying to hire sailors for the "Ghost". One man will take the first job available. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Acute Observer

5.0 out of 5 stars The sum of winner wills!
The febrile pen of Jack, London, plus the fit direction of Michael Curtiz, and the superb performance of Edward G. Read more
Published on January 13, 2006 by Hiram Gomez Pardo

5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerhouse Performance By Edward G. Robinson!!!
I saw this movie on late night televison a couple of nights ago and it has stayed with me ever since. It is an adaptation of the Jack London novel and the late Edward G. Read more
Published on May 21, 2005 by John Baranyai

3.0 out of 5 stars I've spit in the eye of better men than you for saying less.
After reading all of the positive reviews on here I was expecting some high seas adventure MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY style, instead I just found the whole thing rather slow moving and... Read more
Published on December 28, 2004 by Darsh

4.0 out of 5 stars Florid Melodrama
A script by Robert Rossen is only one reason to see this film. E.G. Robinson delivers a forcefull performance as Wolf Larson. Read more
Published on May 28, 2001 by charles pope

4.0 out of 5 stars Man's true nature?
Edward G. Robinson's Wolf Larsen is a self-educated man, a sadistic genius who has developed the humiliation and manipulation of his fellow man into a science. Read more
Published on April 23, 2001 by David Bonesteel

4.0 out of 5 stars Full Sea Locker?
Edward G. Robinson delivers as the infamous Wolf Larson in this tale of the sea.

Ida Lupino and John Garfield offer strong support in this film. Read more

Published on March 20, 2000 by charles pope

4.0 out of 5 stars Edward G. Robinson terrifies
Edward G Robinson is at his best playing captain Wolf Larson. He gets to be as brutal and as sadistic as any of his gangster roles, but without the self-parody one sees in (for... Read more
Published on November 27, 1999 by Theodore Shulman

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