The Sea Wolves (1980): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Sea Wolves is a 1980 war thriller directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Roger Moore as Capt. Gavin Stewart, Trevor Howard and Barbara Kellerman. It runs 2 hours and earned $220,181 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lorimar Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sea Wolves About?
The premise of The Sea Wolves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a German spy leaks the positions of Allied ships anchored in neutral Goa, British intelligence faces a diplomatic impasse. To avoid a full‑scale assault in the Portuguese‑controlled port, they recall a cadre of World War I veterans—now elderly men whose age offers cover. The seasoned ex‑soldiers are sent to sea for a daring undercover mission to foil the enemy.
The Sea Wolves Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on true story
- stabbed to death
- espionage
- indian ocean
- stabbing
- femme fatale
- widow
- british india
- hijacking a ship
- murder
- false identity
- blackmail
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- injury
- blood
- portuguese colony
- goa india
- three word title
- limpet mine
- british
- british army
- military
- soldier
- general
- governor
- explosion
- exploding ship
- plastic explosive
- bomb
- top secret
- gunfight
- calcutta india
- shootout
- mustache
- sailor
- ship
- boat
- rowboat
- ferry
- sinking ship
- abandoned ship
- radio
- combat
- torpedo
- military intelligence
- intelligence officer
- neck breaking
- swastika
- shot in the head
- shot in the chest
- shot to death
The Sea Wolves Cast & Characters
Roger Moore leads the cast as Capt. Gavin Stewart, with Trevor Howard as Jack Cartwright and Barbara Kellerman as Mrs. Cromwell. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen; 34 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew V. McLaglen
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Roger Moore as Capt. Gavin Stewart -
Trevor Howard as Jack Cartwright - Barbara Kellerman as Mrs. Cromwell
- Wolf Kahler as Trompeta
Also Starring in The Sea Wolves
· 30 more- David Niven Col. W.H. Grice
- Gregory Peck Col. Lewis Pugh
- Graham Stark Don Manners
- Allan Cuthbertson Dickie Melborne
- Donald Houston Hilliard
- Michael Medwin Langley
- Kenneth Griffith Charlie Wilton
- Mohan Agashe Brothel Keeper
- Patrick Macnee Major 'Yogi' Crossley
- John Standing Finley
- Percy Herbert Dennison
- Martin Benson Mr. Montero
- Patrick Allen Colin Mackenzie
- Dan van Husen U-Boat First Officer
- Patrick Holt Barker
- Glyn Houston Peters
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- Jack Watson Maclean
- William Morgan Sheppard 'Patch' Lovecroft
- Bernard Archard Underhill
- Faith Brook Mrs Doris Grice
- Robert Hoffmann U-Boat Captain
- Brook Williams Butterworth
- Terence Longdon Malvern
- Clifford Earl Sloane
- George Mikell Captain of Ehrenfels
- Moray Watson Breen
- Marc Zuber Ram Das Gupta
- Keith Stevenson Manuel
- Victor Langley Williamson
- Jürgen Andersen First Officer of Ehrenfels
More from Andrew V. McLaglen
More films directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, best-rated first: ffolkes, McLintock!, Cahill U.S. Marshal and The Last Hard Men.
The Sea Wolves Plot Summary
What happens in The Sea Wolves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, German U-boats are sinking thousands of tons of British merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean. British intelligence, based in India, believes a radio transmitter hidden aboard one of three German merchant ships interned in Goa, then a colony of Portugal, is feeding the U-boats. Since Portugal is neutral, conventional forces cannot attack these ships.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sea Wolves, scene by scene
The Sea Wolves Box Office
The Sea Wolves grossed $220,181 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$220.2K
- US & Canada
- $220.2K
The Sea Wolves Videos
The clip of The Sea Wolves.
How Well Do You Know The Sea Wolves?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which covert organization authorizes the kidnapping of German agents at the start of the film?
Cars in The Sea Wolves
11 cars on screen, including the 1946 Austin Twelve and the 1947 Hillman Minx Phase II.
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1946 Austin Twelve Important role -
1947 Hillman Minx Phase II Important role -
1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 W153 Important role -
Willys M38 Important role
The Sea Wolves Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Tengeri farkasok” and “海狼突击队”.
- Also known as
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- Tengeri farkasok
- 海狼突击队
- 海狮突击队
- L'oca selvaggia colpisce ancora
- Die Seewölfe kommen
- Lobos marinos
- Le Commando de Sa Majesté
- Espionagem em Goa
- 海狼
- Морски пехотинци
- シーウルフ
- Wilki morskie
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- Søulvene kommer
- گرگ های دریایی
- Морские волки
- Mořští vlci
- 바다의 늑대들
- Els llops de mar
- Havets vargar
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The Sea Wolves FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Sea Wolves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Sea Wolves released?
The Sea Wolves was released on July 3, 1980.
Who directed The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
More films by Andrew V. McLaglen Who is in the cast of The Sea Wolves?
The Sea Wolves stars Roger Moore as Capt. Gavin Stewart, Trevor Howard as Jack Cartwright and Barbara Kellerman as Mrs. Cromwell, among 34 credited actors.
How much did The Sea Wolves make at the box office?
The Sea Wolves grossed $220,181 worldwide.
Does The Sea Wolves have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sea Wolves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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