Backdrop from The Seafarers
Poster for The Seafarers

The Seafarers

1953

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 15, 1953
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Stanley Kubrick
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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