Captain China

1950 | 97 minutes | 5.0 ★ (4)

Captain China
  • Overview

    The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy. Accused of deliberately scuttling his ship during a typhoon, Captain China hopes to clear himself by signing on as a common seaman on a vessel captain by his former first mate Brendensen. There's no love lost between the two men, and their mutual animosity is intensified when both fall in love with beautiful passenger.

  • Release Date

    02 February 1950

  • DirectingLewis R. Foster
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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