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Abandon Ship!

Play trailer Poster for Abandon Ship! 1957,  1h 40m,  Adventure/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After the massive luxury liner the Crescent Star sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer (Tyrone Power) must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only nine, that is stuffed with 20 desperate and injured passengers. As a hurricane approaches, and the many wounded passengers struggle for life, difficult life and death decisions must be made about who will remain on the boat and who must be cast to the sea in order to give others the chance to survive.

Critics Reviews

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Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Aug 18, 2026
3/5
In the end, it's really just a mixed bag survival thriller, one that does eventually become somewhat gripping, but also one in which the writer simply couldn't overcome the difficulties brought on by the scenario. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews May 9, 2009
C+
Becomes too bleak to be enjoyable. Go to Full Review
Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews Jan 1, 2000
6/8
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Harry W Aug 3, 2018 This is what you call acting! Even though they were stuck in one setting the whole movie, they easily made it entertaining and exciting to watch. The acting was absolutely amazing and of course Tyrone Power stunned the audience with another great performance! This is a must see for all generations to come! "Abandon Ship!" Hands down is worth five stars and is definitely worth your time. Rating:100 See more
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Sale

Director

Tyrone Power

Alec Holmes

Mai Zetterling

Nurse Julie White

Lloyd Nolan

Frank Kelly

Stephen Boyd

Will McKinley

Moira Lister

Edith Middleton

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Abandon Ship!

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Movie Info

Synopsis After the massive luxury liner the Crescent Star sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer (Tyrone Power) must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only nine, that is stuffed with 20 desperate and injured passengers. As a hurricane approaches, and the many wounded passengers struggle for life, difficult life and death decisions must be made about who will remain on the boat and who must be cast to the sea in order to give others the chance to survive.
Director
Richard Sale
Screenwriter
Richard Sale
Production Co
Copa Productions
Genre
Adventure, Drama
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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