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Tyrant of the Sea (1950)

Movie ★ 6.5 70 min

History Adventure War

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.

Lew Landers Director Robert Libott Writer Frank Burt Writer

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Released
February 22, 1950
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0043083
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Cast

Rhys Williams Rhys Williams William Blake Ron Randell Ron Randell Eric Hawkins Valentine Perkins Valentine Perkins Betsy Blake Doris Lloyd Doris Lloyd Elizabeth Blake Lester Matthews Lester Matthews Horatio Nelson Harry Cording Harry Cording Sampson Edwards Terry Kilburn Terry Kilburn Dick Savage Maurice Marsac Maurice Marsac Phillipe Daumer William Fawcett William Fawcett Shawn O'Donnell Ross Elliott Ross Elliott Howard Palmer Don C. Harvey Don C. Harvey Moriarty James Fairfax Oliver Sibley Stanley Andrews Stanley Andrews Officer (uncredited) Frank Ferguson Frank Ferguson Officer (uncredited) Percy Helton Percy Helton Crewman (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tyrant of the Sea about?
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.
Who directed Tyrant of the Sea?
Tyrant of the Sea was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Tyrant of the Sea?
Tyrant of the Sea stars Rhys Williams, Ron Randell, Valentine Perkins, Doris Lloyd.
When was Tyrant of the Sea released?
Tyrant of the Sea is a 1950 history, adventure, war film.
Where can I watch Tyrant of the Sea?
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