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The Seafarers

1953 NR 29m

Documentary

4.5/10 TMDB Score104 votes · IMDb ↗

Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Seafarers
Release dateOct 15, 1953
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)NR
Keywordsship, sea, ocean, seafarer, boat, short film, union, documentary short

Ratings

★ 4.5/10

104 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is The Seafarers about?

Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.

When was The Seafarers released?

The Seafarers was released on Oct 15, 1953 (status: Released).

Who directed The Seafarers?

Stanley Kubrick directed The Seafarers.

What is the TMDB rating of The Seafarers?

The Seafarers has a TMDB rating of 4.5/10 from 104 votes.