
The Lightship
1985 · Movie · PG-13 · 89 min · ★ 5.3
In stormy seas off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, the commander of a lightship picks up three men drifting in a disabled boat. The men turn out to be psychopathic criminals who hijack the ship and compel the commander to sail to a rendezvous.
Also known as Le bateau-phare · Killers at Sea
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-12-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 89 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.3/10 (22 votes)
Cast & crew

Robert Duvall
as Calvin Caspary

Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Captain Miller
- TP
Tim Phillips
as Thorne

Arliss Howard
as Eddie

William Forsythe
as Gene
- MS
Michał Skolimowski
as Alex

Tom Bower
as "Coop" Cooper

Robert Costanzo
as "Stump"

Badja Djola
as Nate
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski