Captains Courageous (1996)
Harvey Cheyne, Jr., second richest person in the world, orphaned and spoiled rotten, encounters a cigar and the sea on his way to England for boarding school. Seasick, over the rail for real, rescued by Dan Troop of a Gloucester fishing sailboat. Three months at sea, under a firm but fair Captain Troop (fair wages of $10.50 a month, if you don't work you don't eat). A hard life and a dangerous one, and a lot of growing up to do through hardship and tragedy.
Director: Michael Anderson
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 21, 1996
Cast
- Robert Urich - Capt. Matthew Troop
- Kenny Vadas - Harvey Cheyne, Jr.
- Kaj-Erik Eriksen - Dan Troop
- Duncan Fraser - Long Jack
- Sandra Nelson - Mary Ann Troop
- Campbell Lane - Captain Abashai
Screenplay
- Rudyard Kipling
- John McGeevey (Screenplay)
Editing: Bernadette Kelly
Production: Hallmark Entertainment, Family Channel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Pirate Adventures, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
sea, friendship, fishing, son, sailing, father, spoiled child, friends
More Films by Director: Michael Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captains Courageous about?
- Harvey Cheyne, Jr., second richest person in the world, orphaned and spoiled rotten, encounters a cigar and the sea on his way to England for boarding school. Seasick, over the rail for real, rescued by Dan Troop of a Gloucester fishing sailboat. Three months at sea, under a firm but fair Captain Troop (fair wages of $10.50 a month, if you don't work you don't eat). A hard life and a dangerous one, and a lot of growing up to do through hardship and tragedy.
- Who directed Captains Courageous?
- Captains Courageous was directed by Michael Anderson.
- Who stars in Captains Courageous?
- Captains Courageous stars Robert Urich, Kenny Vadas, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Duncan Fraser, Sandra Nelson, Campbell Lane.
- How long is Captains Courageous?
- Captains Courageous has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Captains Courageous?
- Captains Courageous is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Captains Courageous produced?
- Captains Courageous was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Captains Courageous?
- The themes of Captains Courageous include: Pirate Adventures, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Ocean and Sea Adventures.