Aspiring writer Richard Dana volunteers to join the crew of the notorious brig
Pilgrim determined that the death of his brother in a previous voyage shall not be in vain. His meticulous journal is soon full of the cruelties of the tyrannical Captain Thompson. Enough to begin to change for ever the conditions of men of sea.
Though Alan Ladd is on the top billing, other actors like William Bendix and Brian Donley are just as important characters. It's an excellent sea adventure film but don't expect loads of action or pirates. It's an in-depth film about the mistreatment of the sailors in the 19th century. It's a gripping film with superb acting and great plot. Definitely one of Ladd's best films.
Though Alan Ladd is on the top billing, other actors like William Bendix and Brian Donley are just as important characters. It's an excellent sea adventure film but don't expect loads of action or pirates. It's an in-depth film about the mistreatment of the sailors in the 19th century. It's a gripping film with superb acting and great plot. Definitely one of Ladd's best films.