Tyrant of the Sea (1950)
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.
Director: Lew Landers
Genre: History, Adventure, War
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: February 22, 1950
Cast
- Rhys Williams - William Blake
- Ron Randell - Eric Hawkins
- Valentine Perkins - Betsy Blake
- Doris Lloyd - Elizabeth Blake
- Lester Matthews - Horatio Nelson
- Harry Cording - Sampson Edwards
- Terry Kilburn - Dick Savage
- Maurice Marsac - Phillipe Daumer
- William Fawcett - Shawn O'Donnell
- Ross Elliott - Howard Palmer
Screenplay
Production: Columbia Pictures
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mutiny, royal navy, napoleonic wars, 19th century, british navy, horatio nelson
More Films by Director: Lew Landers
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, Lester Matthews, Harry Cording.
- How long is Tyrant of the Sea?
- Tyrant of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Tyrant of the Sea?
- Tyrant of the Sea is a History, Adventure, War film.