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Harpoon

1948-10-20 · 83 min · ★ 7.0

Adventure · Drama

A tale of feuding and revenge among whalers in Alaska in the late 19th century.

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Directors
Ewing Scott
Production companies
Danches Brothers, Screen Guild Productions, Associated British-Pathé
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 400,000

Top Cast

John BromfieldJohn BromfieldMichael Shand
Alyce LewisKitty Canon
James CardwellJames CardwellRed Dorsett
Mike RaganMike RaganKodiak
Steve Dunhill
Frank HagneyFrank HagneyBig Red Dorsett

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