Commodore Fitzhugh, an old retired naval officer, lives at the Annapolis Naval Academy and, unhappy with the "modern" navy, likes to talk about his days in the "old" navy, especially about his part in the Battle of Manila Bay under Adm. Dewey during the Spanish-American War, when he commanded the USS Congress.
Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white dramas about the dignity of old sailors, you might find this charming. If you are looking for action or anything resembling a modern pace, you will probably be checking your watch within ten minutes. It’s definitely not for everyone, but there’s something s...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alexander Hall
Robert N. Bradbury
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white dramas about the dignity of old sailors, you might find this charming. If you are looking for action or anything resembling a modern pace, you will probably be checking your watch within ten minutes. It’s definitely not for everyone, but there’s something strange about how much this movie cares about a decommissioned hunk of steel. Commodore Fitzhugh is the kind of guy who probably yells at clouds. He hangs around the Annapolis Nava..."
Burr Caruth
Jack Wagner, Arnold Belgard, Grover Jones, Frank Craven, Dale Van Every, Bobby Vernon, Gilbert Pratt
United States
