Sons of the Sea 1939
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Network
- British Consolidated
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Sons of the Sea?
Sons of the Sea is a British colour drama film released on December 23, 1939. The film was directed by Maurice Elvey and stars Leslie Banks, Kay Walsh, Mackenzie Ward, and Cecil Parker, with a writing team that included George Barraud, Gerald Elliott, Elvey, Reginald Long, and D.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1939
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 23, 1939
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- British Consolidated
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- British Consolidated
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Sons of the Sea is a British colour drama film released on December 23, 1939. The film was directed by Maurice Elvey and stars Leslie Banks, Kay Walsh, Mackenzie Ward, and Cecil Parker, with a writing team that included George Barraud, Gerald Elliott, Elvey, Reginald Long, and D. William Woolf. The story begins when the head of Dartmouth Training College is murdered. His successor, Captain Hyde, suspects that he was the actual intended target of the crime. To confirm his suspicions regarding planned enemy action, Captain Hyde enlists the help of his son Philip, who is a reluctant cadet at the college. During their investigation, a Secret Service agent is staying at the college observatory, the foreign-born professor of astronomy is acting strangely, and Naval Intelligence disclaims any knowledge of the unfolding events.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Sons of the Sea worth watching?
Sons of the Sea holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sons of the Sea and when was it released?
Sons of the Sea is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sons of the Sea?
Sons of the Sea was directed by Maurice Elvey.
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