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Release Year1950
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Adventure, War
Votes2
DirectorLew Landers
WritersFrank Burt, Robert Libott
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTyrant of the Sea
About Tyrant of the Sea
In 1803, the only thing standing between Napoleon and his plan of world domination is England and the British Navy. The admiralty, learning that Napoleon has assembled an invasion fleet decides to send out one of its vessels to destroy it the French flagship under cover of fog. Forced out of retirement, ruthless, tyrannical and temperamental Captain William Blake is put in command. He wields his command with sadistic fury until an epidemic of scurvy attacks the crew and, when he refuses to go ashore for needed provision, mutiny and insubordination results...and, then, the French flagship arrives.
Directed by Lew Landers, Tyrant of the Sea leans on a strong ensemble — Rhys Williams, Ron Randell, Valentine Perkins — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1950.
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