The Seafarers

The Seafarers1953


Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.

Released
15. 10. 1953
Runtime
29 min
Genres
Documentary
Certification
NR
Country, language
US · EN
Community rating
4.5 · 101 votes