Overview
Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn family. Eventually, the lad proves himself on all fronts, and is welcomed back into the family fold.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Edward J. Kay
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Scott DarlingScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 11, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Roddy McDowallAlec MacLennan
Elena VerdugoBianca Pereira
Roland WintersE.J. Ransom
Peter MamakosCapt. Manuel Pereira
Rick VallinSilvestre Pereira
Russell SimpsonCapt. Fergus MacLennan- Doris KemperAnne MacLennan
Dickie MooreFrankie Pereira
Richard AvondePete
Victor Sen YungOriental Dock Worker
Michael VallonPapa Pereira
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