Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942): Cast & Plot
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake is a 1942 adventure drama directed by John Cromwell and Darryl F. Zanuck, starring George Sanders as Sir Arthur Blake, Tyrone Power and Elsa Lanchester. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- John Cromwell and Darryl F. Zanuck
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake About?
The premise of Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sir Arthur Blake inherits his brother’s title and estate, employing his orphaned nephew Benjamin as a bonded servant. Convinced the boy is illegitimate and cannot inherit, Arthur keeps a tight grip. Benjamin rebels, sails abroad to amass a fortune, hoping to return and prove his rightful claim to the inheritance.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- damsel in distress
- defiant
- power and tierney
- young
- 19th century
- woman wears a bikini
- pearl necklace
- male cousin female cousin relationship
- riding crop
- uncle nephew relationship
- cruel husband
- male cousin attracted to female cousin
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- snuff box
- stolen kiss
- servant
- barrister
- boxing match
- love triangle
- first cousins in love
- tavern
- south seas
- branded
- jealous cousin
- text of letter on screen
- covered wagon
- underwater scene
- masked ball
- grass skirt
- bare chested male
- criminal trial
- usurper
- quill pen
- candlelight
- ends with a kiss
- man kisses a woman's hand
- whipping scars
- woman wears a flower in her hair
- crossing the atlantic
- saying goodbye
- cannon
- tall ship
- british east india company
- jail
- strapless bra
- falling into mud
- woman wears a negligee
- female cousin attracted to male cousin
- compass
- orphan
- top hat
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake Cast & Characters
George Sanders leads the cast as Sir Arthur Blake, with Tyrone Power as Benjamin Blake and Elsa Lanchester as Bristol Isabel. Directed by John Cromwell and Darryl F. Zanuck; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director John Cromwell
- Co-director Darryl F. Zanuck
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George Sanders as Sir Arthur Blake - Tyrone Power as Benjamin Blake
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Elsa Lanchester as Bristol Isabel - Harry Davenport as Amos Kidder
Also Starring in Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
· 28 more- Frances Farmer Isabel
- Gene Tierney Eve
- John Carradine Caleb Green
- Dudley Digges Pratt
- Roddy McDowall Benjamin - as a Boy
- Ethel Griffies Matron (uncredited)
- Matthew Boulton Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- Harry Cording Turnkey (uncredited)
- Olaf Hytten Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Mae Marsh Mrs. Purdy (uncredited)
- Halliwell Hobbes Purdy
- Charles Irwin Captain
- Lester Matthews Prosecutor
- Robert Greig Judge
- Arthur Hohl Captain Greenough
- Leonard Carey Pale Tom (uncredited)
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- Pedro de Cordoba Feenou
- Dennis Hoey Lord Tarrant
- David Clyde Shellback (uncredited)
- James Craven Guard (uncredited)
- Keith Hitchcock Crier (uncredited)
- Heather Thatcher Maggie Martin
- Rodd Redwing Native (uncredited)
- Kay Johnson Helena
- Marten Lamont Kenneth Hobart
- Mala Marnoa
- Cyril McLaglen Grimes (uncredited)
- Clifford Severn Paddy
More from John Cromwell and Darryl F. Zanuck
More films directed by John Cromwell and Darryl F. Zanuck: The Scavengers, The Goddess, The Racket and Caged.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake Plot Summary
What happens in Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the reign of King George III, in Bristol, England, the life of young Benjamin Blake unfolds under a grim arrangement that tests bloodlines against power. Born to the late Baronet of Breetholm, he is taken from his commoner grandfather, the gunsmith Amos Kidder, and forced to serve his vengeful uncle, Sir Arthur Blake. Arthur has inherited the title and the land and fears that Ben’s birth might not be legitimate enough to claim the inheritance. To prevent any challenge, he brands the boy as his ward and binds him to a life with little freedom, granting Arthur control over the boy’s fate—up to life and death.
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Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Il figlio di Furia” and “Le chevalier de la vengeance”.
- Also known as
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- Il figlio di Furia
- Le chevalier de la vengeance
- El hijo de la furia
- Ο Γιος του Πάθους
- Il figlio della furia
- История Бенджамина Блэйка
- Abenteuer in der Südsee
- Hijo de la furia
- Syn furii: Opowieść o Benjamninie Blake
- Kavalír pomsty
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Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake released?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake was released on January 29, 1942.
Who directed Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake was directed by John Cromwell and Darryl F. Zanuck.
More films by John Cromwell Who is in the cast of Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake stars George Sanders as Sir Arthur Blake, Tyrone Power as Benjamin Blake and Elsa Lanchester as Bristol Isabel, among 32 credited actors.
Does Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake have a post-credit scene?
No. Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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