The Sea Wolves (1980) movie poster

The Sea Wolves (1980)

"The Last Charge of the Calcutta Light Horse"
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๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 42%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Andrew V. McLaglen
Runtime
2h
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (98 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
Cast
Gregory Peck as Col. Lewis Pugh
Roger Moore as Capt. Gavin Stewart
David Niven as Col. W.H. Grice
Trevor Howard as Jack Cartwright
Barbara Kellerman as Mrs. Cromwell
Patrick Macnee as Major 'Yogi' Crossley
Kenneth Griffith as Charlie Wilton
Patrick Allen as Colin Mackenzie
Overview
A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portuguese stronghold, English intelligence brings out of retirement a crew of geriatric ex-soldiers, veterans from World War I, using their age as cover. These old soldiers are asked to take to the seas and pull off an unlikely undercover mission. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Sea Wolves is a 1980 war, action, thriller film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results.

Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portuguese stronghold, English intelligence brings out of retirement a crew of geriatric ex-soldiers, veterans from World War I, using their age as cover. These old soldiers are asked to take to the seas and pull off an unlikely undercover mission. The film has been rated by 98 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a war film, The Sea Wolves delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Sea Wolves (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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