The Long Voyage Home(1940)
“The Love of Women in Their Eyes... The Salt of the Sea in Their Blood!”
Overview
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
Director
John Ford
Studio
United Artists
Cast
John Wayne
as Ole Olsen
Thomas Mitchell
as Driscoll
Ian Hunter
as Smitty
Barry Fitzgerald
as Cocky
Wilfrid Lawson
as Captain
John Qualen
as Axel
Mildred Natwick
as Freda
Ward Bond
as Yank
Arthur Shields
as Donkeyman
Joe Sawyer
as Davis
Rafaela Ottiano
as Bella
Jack Pennick
as Johnny
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
United Artists • Walter Wanger Productions • Argosy Productions Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Voyage Home?▼
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What is The Long Voyage Home about?▼
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
Who directed The Long Voyage Home?▼
The Long Voyage Home was directed by John Ford and released in 1940. It is a drama, war film.
How long is The Long Voyage Home?▼
The Long Voyage Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Long Voyage Home?▼
The cast of The Long Voyage Home includes John Wayne as Ole Olsen, Thomas Mitchell as Driscoll, Ian Hunter as Smitty, Barry Fitzgerald as Cocky, Wilfrid Lawson as Captain and more.
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