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Thunder Afloat

1939-09-15 · 95 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Drama · Romance · War

A tugboat captain serves under his rival as a U-boat chaser in World War I.

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Directors
George B. Seitz
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryJohn Thorson
Chester MorrisChester Morris'Rocky' Blake
Virginia GreyVirginia GreySusan Thorson
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleDistrict Commander
Carl EsmondCarl EsmondU-Boat Captain
Clem BevansClem Bevans'Cap' Finch
John QualenJohn QualenMilo
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyIves
Henry VictorHenry VictorGerman U-Boat Officer
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsAdmiral Ross
Hans JobyU-Boat Petty Officer
Henry HunterHenry HunterEnsign Dyer
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleAdmiral Girard
Leon AmesLeon AmesRecruiting Officer (uncredited)
Arthur BelascoFisherman (uncredited)
Joseph E. BernardJoseph E. BernardFisherman (uncredited)
Wade BotelerWade BotelerRecruiting Officer (uncredited)
Al BridgeAl BridgeFisherman (uncredited)
Rand BrooksRand BrooksListener (uncredited)
Don CastleDon CastleRadio Operator (uncredited)

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