The Sea Calls
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The Baltic captain Terje Wiggen works as a pilot on the island of Muhu. When the mate of the ship “Carola” calls in sick, he jumps at the chance of reviving his life as a sailor. WWI breaks soon after the departure. By and by the ship’s company gets worn down by dead calm. On account of the plague-ridden captain, Wiggen disposes of the contaminated water reserve. Discontent among the crew rises until they take the sole lifeboat and leave their mate behind. Wiggen unsuccessfully tries to bring the ship under control. At the last minute he is rescued off the Japanese coast. At his return he promises to never leave his wife and child again. But the German Imperial Navy begins to blockade the waterways of the island. Wiggen paddles to Sweden with the intention of smuggling provisions for his family. On his way back he is detained by a German captain. After five years of imprisonment he returns to Muhu once more. Wiggen is hellbent on vengeance. (Deutsche Kinemathek)
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Stream The Sea Calls online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama and war movie originally produced in German and released in 1933, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The Sea Calls
The Baltic captain Terje Wiggen works as a pilot on the island of Muhu. When the mate of the ship “Carola” calls in sick, he jumps at the chance of reviving his life as a sailor. WWI breaks soon after the departure. By and by the ship’s company gets worn down by dead calm. On account of the plague-ridden captain, Wiggen disposes of the contaminated water reserve. Discontent among the crew rises until they take the sole lifeboat and leave their mate behind. Wiggen unsuccessfully tries to bring the ship under control. At the last minute he is rescued off the Japanese coast. At his return he promises to never leave his wife and child again. But the German Imperial Navy begins to blockade the waterways of the island. Wiggen paddles to Sweden with the intention of smuggling provisions for his family. On his way back he is detained by a German captain. After five years of imprisonment he returns to Muhu once more. Wiggen is hellbent on vengeance. (Deutsche Kinemathek) Running 81 minutes.
The Sea Calls Cast and Characters
The cast features Heinrich George (as Terje Wiggen), Erika Helmke (as Antje, seine Frau), Hans Mierendorff (as Peters, Kapitän der 'Carola'), Franz Stein (as Der alte Jansen), and Herta Scheel (as Frau Larsen). Their performances are a major reason The Sea Calls has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Sea Calls keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Sea Calls runs for 81 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is The Sea Calls good? What's the rating?
The Sea Calls holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Sea Calls?
The main cast includes Heinrich George, Erika Helmke, Hans Mierendorff, and Franz Stein, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Sea Calls available in German?
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The Sea Calls was released in 1933.
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What is The Sea Calls about?
The Sea Calls is a Drama/War film. The Baltic captain Terje Wiggen works as a pilot on the island of Muhu. When the mate of the ship “Carola” calls in sick, he jumps at the chance of reviving his life as a sailor. WWI breaks soon after the departure. By and by the ship’s company gets worn down by dead calm. On account of the plague-ridden captain, Wiggen disposes of the contaminated water reserve. Discontent among the crew rises until they take the sole lifeboat and leave their mate behind. Wiggen unsuccessfully tries to bring the ship under control. At the last minute he is rescued off the Japanese coast. At his return he promises to never leave his wife and child again. But the German Imperial Navy begins to blockade the waterways of the island. Wiggen paddles to Sweden with the intention of smuggling provisions for his family. On his way back he is detained by a German captain. After five years of imprisonment he returns to Muhu once more. Wiggen is hellbent on vengeance. (Deutsche Kinemathek)
When was The Sea Calls released?
The Sea Calls was released on February 23, 1933. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. The film was produced by Deutsche Eidophon-Film GmbH.
Who stars in The Sea Calls?
The Sea Calls stars Heinrich George, Erika Helmke, Hans Mierendorff and Franz Stein. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Sea Calls available in HD?
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