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Two Years Before the Mast

1946 · 98 min · Director: John Farrow

Two Years Before the Mast (1946) is an adventure film, directed by John Farrow. It stars Alan Ladd and Brian Donlevy. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Two Years Before the Mast Is About

The year is 1834. Charles Stewart is the son of a wealthy family. His father owns ships. Charles lives as he pleases. One night he is forced aboard a ship. The ship is the Pilgrim. It belongs to his father’s company. He sets out without knowing it. The voyage is long and hard. Discipline aboard is severe. The captain is Francis Thompson, with Amazeen as his first mate. One of the crew is Richard Henry Dana, and the film takes its title from Dana’s book. Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix and Howard Da Silva appear in the ninety eight minute film, an American production John Farrow finished in 1946.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two Years Before the Mast about?

The year is 1834. Charles Stewart is the son of a wealthy family.

Where can I watch Two Years Before the Mast?

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How long is Two Years Before the Mast?

Two Years Before the Mast runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Two Years Before the Mast come out?

Two Years Before the Mast was released in 1946.

Who directed Two Years Before the Mast?

Two Years Before the Mast was directed by John Farrow.

Who stars in Two Years Before the Mast?

Two Years Before the Mast stars Alan Ladd, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix, Barry Fitzgerald.

What is Two Years Before the Mast's rating?

Two Years Before the Mast holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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