Sea Fury (1958 film)
Sea Fury is a 1958 British action film directed by Cy Endfield and starring Stanley Baker, Victor McLaglen (in his final film), Luciana Paluzzi and Grégoire Aslan.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Cy Endfield |
| Written by | John Kruse Cy Endfield (as C. Raker Endfield) |
| Produced by | Benjamin Fisz executive Earl St John |
| Starring | Stanley Baker Victor McLaglen Luciana Paluzzi |
| Cinematography | Reginald H. Wyer |
| Edited by | Arthur Stevens |
| Music by | Philip Green |
Production company | S. Benjamin Fisz Productions (as Aqua) |
| Distributed by | J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It was the last film appearance from Victor McLaglen.
Plot
A qualified First Mate Abel Hewson arrives in a Spanish seaside town looking for work on local ships salvaging still afloat abandoned ships. Abel Hewson and Captain Bellew become love rivals for 18 years old Josita. Both men go on a dangerous mission to salvage a floating wreck carrying explosives which will detonate on contact with any water, on which this rivalry comes between them and their work. The tug-boat crew also resent Abel Hewson being made their First Mate, especially Gorman. They are also competing against another tug-boat operator Captain Mulder for the salvage prize.
Cast
- Stanley Baker – Abel Hewson
- Victor McLaglen – Captain Bellew
- Luciana Paluzzi – Josita
- Grégoire Aslan – Fernando
- Francis de Wolff – Mulder
- David Oxley – Blanco
- George Murcell – Loudon
- Percy Herbert – Walker
- Rupert Davies – Bosun
- Robert Shaw – Gorman
- Roger Delgado – Salgado
- Barry Foster – Vincent
- Joe Robinson – Henrik
- Dermot Walsh – Captain Kelso
- Richard Pearson – Kershaw
- Fred Johnson – Doc
- Jack Taylor – Donkeyman
Production
Victor McLaglen was cast with a view to the American market.[3] He signed in February 1958.[4]
Stanley Baker and Cy Endfield had previously teamed on Hell Drivers.
The film was shot in Costa Brava, where Rank had filmed The Spanish Garden. Filming finished 3 April 1958 at Pinewood Studios.[5]
Critical reception
Variety called it "entertaining".[6]
Sky Movies wrote, "A host of good actors, including Robert Shaw and Barry Foster, add meat to the minor roles in this tough action film."[7]
References
- "BFI | Film & TV Database | SEA FURY (1958)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 17 January 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- SEA FURY Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 25, Iss. 288, (Jan 1, 1958): 130.
- Scheuer, Philip K. (29 July 1958). "American Players Win Rank's Favor: Stars Cited by Distributor; Ladd Shares Children's Hour". Los Angeles Times. p. 17.
- Brynner, Quinn Co-Star in 'Gladiators' Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune3 Feb 1958: b10.
- "Prod Cut by Rank". Variety. 26 March 1958. p. 13.
- Review of film at Variety
- "Sea Fury – Sky Movies HD". Skymovies.sky.com. 23 May 2002. Retrieved 18 April 2014.