
The Eternal Sea
1955 · Movie · NR · 103 min · ★ 6.6
US Admiral John Hoskins' devotion to the Navy inspired his heroic efforts to retain active-duty status and command despite a crippling injury in World War II, as portrayed in this well-acted biography.
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Details
- Years
- 1955
- Release date
- 1955-04-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 103 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (8 votes)
Themes
- world war ii
- u.s. navy
Cast & crew

Sterling Hayden
as Rear-Adm. John Madison Hoskins

Alexis Smith
as Sue Hoskins

Ben Cooper
as Seaman P.J. 'Zuggy' Zugbaum

Dean Jagger
as Vice-Adm. Thomas L. Semple

Virginia Grey
as Dorothy Buracker

Hayden Rorke
as Capt. William Buracker

Douglas Kennedy
as Capt. Walter Riley

Louis Jean Heydt
as Capt. Walter F. Rodee

Richard Crane
as Lt. Johnson

Morris Ankrum
as Vice-Adm. Arthur Dewey Struble
Directed by John H. Auer