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starring: Tyrone Power, Mai Zetterling, Lloyd Nolan, Stephen Boyd, Moira Lister
directed by: Richard Sale

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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304330173
Format: Black & White, NTSC
ISBN: 6304330170
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Release Date: February 11, 1997
Running Time: 100 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: April 17, 1957
Sales Rank: 11511

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Which will the Captain choose? You or me?
From the opening scenes, director Richard Sale makes you aware that this is not going to be a "pretty" film. With the small shot of a simple sea mine floating in the water transforming into a classic 1950s explosion with horrific screams of passengers, Sale again reminds you that this is not going to be a typical Hollywood disaster film. As a reviewer, I must remind those reading that this is not a pretty picture - do not expect your typical film where the heroine always makes good decisions and those that are made do not impact the lives of others. "Seven Waves Away" was a flawless film. It is one of those rare, extremely rare gems that has gone out of print, probably forgotten by most, but when found will provide the most gut-wrenching 97 minutes of cinematic viewing. The plot is simple ... Read More

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- Tense and thought provoking
When a luxury liner sinks a handful of survivors ,including the captain,make it to a lifeboat .It quickly becomes obvious that some of the survivors must be jettisoned in order for the maximum number to stand any chance of survival .This forms the bulk of this tense and gripping,if somewhat claustrophobic,movie that is graced by a number of admirable performances not least from Tyrone Power as the ship's captain whom many blame for the disaster.Special mention to the admirable Mai Zetterling ,Stephen Boyd and Lloyd Nolan among the remaining actors.

This would make a good movie for discussion in a school situation raising as it does questions of ethics,morality ,pragmatism and the responsibility of power but it is no drrty academic tome .It stands comparison with another movie largely ... Read More

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- GREAT PERFORMANCE BY TYRONE POWER
A powerfull classic movie with great performance by the legendary Tyrone Power. Power was known for his powerfull performance and bringing life to his roll....such as in "Jessie James" and many other great movies. This is a nail biting thriller. Much better made and produced then it's counter part...Alfred Hitchcocks' "Life Boat" with a similar plot, but a drab show....not nearly the quality as this gem.

Rating:

- Abandon Senses!
I'm sorry, but the great serious issues at the heart of this film are simply swamped by odd and often hilarious acting, reactions, edits and transitions. Like the boat, the participants are wooden and sterotyped. The black man is "put in his place" by Tyrone Powers, who shouts him into subserviance; later, he sings a spiritual - no kidding. There's the Italian hood with a switchblade, the officious army commander, the loose woman, the professor, and Mary Ann! No kidding, they are all there, 26 of 'em. Even Tyrone gets the treatment as our conflicted hero. The loose woman gives us the defining aside on Tyrone: "THERE'S a MAN!"
I rated this not zero, or one star - but I gave it two, simply because this is an absolute stitch to watch. It means well, it is so earnest. For that alone it surely ... Read More

Rating:

- A Significant Minor Film
Tyrone Power appeared in a number of famous and glamorous films, but this simple story remains the one I remember best.

It raises some basic ethical questions. If some of those who survive a disaster are sure to die because of their injuries, should they be kept alive even if doing that threatens the survival of the others in the group? If resources are scarce and some of the healthy survivors--possibly most or even all--will eventually die, should some eventually be selected for earlier death so that the others might survive longer? If so, which ones should be kept alive and why? How should these decisions be made? What price should those who make these decisions and those who simply acquiesce pay if they themselves survive?

A number of books and other films, some very well done, ... Read More

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