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Captains Courageous

As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"

Released PG 115 min 7.9/10 Votes: 11078

Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.

Type:

Movie

Socials:

Genre:

Adventure, Drama, Family

Subgenres:

Sea Adventure

Release:

1937-06-25

Year:

2024

Country:

United States of America

Language:

English

Budget:

$2M

Companies:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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