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Captains Courageous

  • 1996
  • TMDB 6.5/10
  • 1h 33m

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.

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Robert UrichCapt. Matthew Troop
  • Kenny VadasHarvey Cheyne, Jr.
  • Kaj-Erik EriksenDan Troop
  • Duncan FraserLong Jack
  • Sandra NelsonMary Ann Troop
  • Campbell LaneCaptain Abashai

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