@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
After being discredited as a coward, a 19th century seaman lives for only one purpose: to redeem himself. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2000.
Quick Stats
6.8
TMDB Rating
84
Votes
2h 34m
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Key Crew
DirectorRichard Brooks
WriterRichard Brooks
CinematographyFreddie Young
ComposerBronislau Kaper
EditorAlan Osbiston
Production DesignGeoffrey Drake
Produced by
Columbia British ProductionsColumbia PicturesKeep Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Peter O'Toole
Lord Jim
James Mason
Gentleman Brown
Curd Jürgens
Cornelius
Eli Wallach
The General
Jack Hawkins
Marlow
Paul Lukas
Stein
Daliah Lavi
The Girl
Akim Tamiroff
Schomberg
Jūzō Itami
Waris
Tatsuo Saitō
Du-Ramin
Andrew Keir
Brierly
Jack MacGowran
Robinson
Ric Young
Malay
Noel Purcell
Captain Chester
Walter Gotell
Captain of Patna
