directed by: Michael Anderson, year: 1959
actors: Charlton Heston, James Mason, Diane Cilento, Glynis Johns

An aging salvage captain (Charlton Heston) takes on the derelict Mary Deare, a merchant ship found adrift with a murky past. As the ship is towed to safety, questions arise about the vessel’s sinking and the motives of its enigmatic owner (James Mason). In the claustrophobic hold and storm-tossed decks, loyalties collide and a desperate hunt for truth unfolds through courtroom confrontations, flashbacks, and perilous sea passages.

Naval Disaster, Adventure, Nautical Thriller, Maritime Drama, Ship Salvage