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John Ford welded four of Eugene O'Neill's one-act plays about the sea, Bound East for Cardiff, The Long Voyage Home, The Zone, and Moon of the Caribees, into this melancholy film about wayfaring seame... read more read more...n, changing the setting from the turn of the century to WWII. This was O'Neill's favorite of the films based on his work, and he watched it often enough to eventually wear out his print. After a night of revelry in the West Indies, the crew of the SS Glencairn return to the tramp steamer and set sail for Baltimore. They're a varied lot, from middle-aged Irishman Driscoll (Thomas Mitchell), to the young Swedish ex-farmer Ole Olsen (John Wayne), to the brooding Lord Jim-like Englishman Smitty (Ian Hunter). After the ship picks up a load of dynamite in Baltimore, the rough seas they encounter become especially nerve-racking to the crew, who are also concerned that Smitty might be a German spy. ~ Michael Costello, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: John Ford

Release Date: November 11, 1940

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DVD Release Date: June 6, 2006

 

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  • ythelastman89
    June 22, 2010
    ythelastman89
    I really love this movie for being so completely unique and moody. The cinematography is absolutely breathtaking and the way John Ford manipulates the camera is completely revolutionary. This is from what I can tell one of the first anti-war messages for WWII, it's very direct an... read mored not overdone or sappy. This has great characters, an ensemble drama that should never be forgotten.
  • burgerstar
    November 19, 2011
    burgerstar
    Story of a mixed bunch a merchant sailors. It's funny to hear John Wayne play a Swede. His accent is almost as bad as Jamie Lee Curtis's one in Trading Places, and that was on purpose. Thomas Mitchell is a character as always.
  • fb68600877
    January 23, 2012
    fb68600877
    Interesting, but not really much of a movie. There's some developments that happen, but they don't really add up to anything in particular. John Wayne played someone way outside of his normal character though.
  • jam233
    April 16, 2010
    jam233
    79/100. John Ford combined four of Eugene O?Neill stories into this film. He does a great job directing and does exceptional developing the characters, as he usually does. The cinematography is stunning, the use of light and shadows is so effective. The score is superb. Good cast... read more, although casting John Wayne is a Swede was a curious choice. Although Wayne doesn?t hurt the overall effect of the film, he doesn?t help it either. Thomas Mitchell, Barry Fitzgerald, Mildred Natwick and John Qualen stand out in the cast. A beautifully done film. The Long Voyage Home was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
  • gwynfallan
    April 30, 2008
    gwynfallan
    John Wayne playing a Norwegian straight man in a comedy routine...the acting is kinda bad or maybe the accent just makes it worse, but somehow it manages to work.
  • cycleman343
    January 2, 2008
    cycleman343
    bad writing made a disappointing story. terrible acting made unconvincing and downright annoying characters (epescially Driscoll and Axel).

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Christopher Lloyd
April 4, 2011
Christopher Lloyd, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Less a plot-driven movie than a meandering look at the nomadic men who make their lives on the high seas for various reasons. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
November 9, 2006
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

Shot by master cinematographer Gregg Toland, this is one of John Ford's most visually expressive film, one that also features the young John Wayne in a strong performance Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
September 7, 2005
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Mainly noted for the quality innovative photography done by cinematographer Gregg Toland. Full Review

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
February 12, 2005
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies

Features beautiful cinematography by Gregg Toland, no-frills direction by [John] Ford, and a great cast. Full Review

Steve Crum
October 16, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

Lesser John Ford, but still a haunting production.

October 18, 2008
Variety

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Bosley Crowther
May 20, 2003
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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Jonathan Rosenbaum
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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January 1, 2000
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Geoff Andrew
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

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