Tyrant of the Sea

Tyrant of the Sea (1950)

Radar 31Slightly unusualUS:NR1h 10mHistory · Adventure · War

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A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

In 1803, the only thing standing between Napoleon and his plan of world domination is England and the British Navy. The admiralty, learning that Napoleon has assembled an invasion fleet decides to send out one of its vessels to destroy it the French flagship under cover of fog. Forced out of retirement, ruthless, tyrannical and temperamental Captain William Blake is put in command. He wields his command with sadistic fury until an epidemic of scurvy attacks the crew and, when he refuses to go ashore for needed provision, mutiny and insubordination results...and, then, the French flagship arrives.

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Radar score31/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating6.5
Votes counted2
Trust signalSlightly unusual

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