Two Years Before the Mast

Plot Summary

In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).

Top Cast

Alan Ladd Charles Stewart

Brian Donlevy Richard Henry Dana

William Bendix First Mate Amazeen

Barry Fitzgerald Terence O'Feenaghty

Howard Da Silva Captain Francis A. Thompson