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The Eternal Sea (1955)
April 19, 19551h 43mEN
6.6
8 votes
Overview
Biography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
Director
John H. AuerWriters
Where to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
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Production Companies
Republic Pictures
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CinemaSerf
6.0This is another film that is really let down by it's title. One that suggests more of a swashbuckler - or a romance, at any rate - than a biopic of American Admiral Hoskins (Sterling Hayden) who was a pioneer of the use of jet aircraft from aircraft carriers. As it is, it's an OK depiction of the struggles of the man against the elements, technology, human frailty and government to get his ideas implemented. Hayden is a charm-free actor here, his dedication to his task is laudable, but cheerless and any semblance of romance with wife Sue (a rather prim Alexis Smith) left me cold. It does have…
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