The Sea Wolves 1980
“The Last Charge of the Calcutta Light Horse”
What is The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under War, Action, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 3, 1980
- Studios
- Richmond Light Horse Productions, Varius Entertainment Trading A.G., Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Genres
- War, Action, Thriller
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Overview
The Sea Wolves is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under War, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Richmond Light Horse Productions, Varius Entertainment Trading A.G., Lorimar Motion Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A band of elderly WWI vets covertly battle a German spy in wartime Goa.”
- Based on the real Operation Creek mission
- Features an unconventional cast of veteran soldiers
- Combines espionage with naval action
- The focus on older protagonists may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy WWII true‑story action with an unconventional cast of veteran soldiers.
Rated PG, the film contains wartime action and espionage but remains suitable for most viewers.
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Is The Sea Wolves based on a true story?
Yes, it dramatizes the real WWII Operation Creek carried out by the Calcutta Light Horse.
What book inspired the film?
The film is based on James Leasor’s 1978 book Boarding Party.
What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs for approximately two hours.
What is the film’s rating?
It received a PG rating in the United States.
Where does the story take place?
The plot is set in the neutral Portuguese harbor of Goa, India, during World War II.
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