Tuna Clipper(1949)
Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn family. Eventually, the lad proves himself on all fronts, and is welcomed back into the family fold.
Movie: Tuna Clipper
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alec MacLennan
Bianca Pereira
E.J. Ransom
Capt. Manuel Pereira
Silvestre Pereira
Capt. Fergus MacLennan
Frankie Pereira
Pete
Oriental Dock Worker
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Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn family. Eventually, the lad proves himself on all fronts, and is welcomed back into the family fold.
Release Date
1949-04-11
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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