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Lifeboat (1944)

โ€œSix men and three women - against the sea, and each other!โ€

7.4/10 ยท 501 votes 1h 36m nr DramaWar

#5 of 6 films from 1944 #1066 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by John Steinbeck, Ben Hecht, Jo Swerling

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Overview

During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.

Cast

Tallulah Bankheadas Connie Porter
William Bendixas Gus Smith
Walter Slezakas Willi
Mary Andersonas Alice MacKenzie
John Hodiakas John Kovac
Henry Hullas Charles J. Rittenhouse
Heather Angelas Mrs. Higley
Hume Cronynas Stanley "Sparks" Garrett
Canada Leeas Joe Spencer
William Yetter Jr.as Young German Sailor (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJanuary 28, 1944
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1944 average of 99 min
GenresDrama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$1,590,000
Box office$1,000,000 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0037017

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Questions

How long is Lifeboat?
Lifeboat runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Lifeboat worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 501 votes, which places it #5 of 6 films released in 1944 in this index (top 33%) and #1066 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Lifeboat?
Lifeboat was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Lifeboat?
Tallulah Bankhead as Connie Porter; William Bendix as Gus Smith; Walter Slezak as Willi; Mary Anderson as Alice MacKenzie; John Hodiak as John Kovac; Henry Hull as Charles J. Rittenhouse.
What is Lifeboat rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lifeboat?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/120634.

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