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The Extraordinary Seaman

The Extraordinary Seaman

We would like to thank Adolf Hitler, David Niven, Joseph Stalin, Faye Dunaway, Tojo, Mickey Rooney, Jack Carter, Alan Alda, John Frankenheimer, and the millions of Nazis, Japanese, and Americans who made this picture possible.

19692.61h 20mG

Overview

Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.

Directed by John Frankenheimer
Written by Phillip Rock, Hal Dresner
Produced by Edward Lewis
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Top Cast

David Niven

David Niven

Lt. Commander John Finchhaven, R.N.

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Jennifer Winslow

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Lt. J / G Morton Krim

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Cook 3 / C W.J. Oglethorpe

Jack Carter

Jack Carter

Gunner's Mate Orville Toole

Juano Hernández

Juano Hernández

Ali Shar

Manu Tupou

Manu Tupou

Seaman 1 / C Lightfoot Star

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Admiral Barnwell

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Leonard O. Smith

Dyak

R

Richard Guizon

Dyak

Themes & Keywords

world war ii

About The Extraordinary Seaman

The Extraordinary Seaman is a adventure, war, comedy film released in 1969 exploring themes of world war ii. Directed by John Frankenheimer, it stars David Niven, Faye Dunaway, Alan Alda. Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.

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