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Botany Bay (1952)

NR · 1952-12-26 · 1h 33m · EN
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Based on the story of Australia's colonization, this atmospheric drama stars Alan Ladd as Hugh Tallant, an American medical student falsely convicted of robbery and sent on a torturous voyage with other prisoners to the penal colony at Botany Bay. Because of his attempt to escape, evil Captain Gilbert decides to return him to England on charges of mutiny.

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John FarrowDirector

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Alan LaddAlan LaddHugh TallantJames MasonJames MasonCapt. Paul GilbertPatricia MedinaPatricia MedinaSally MunroeCedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeGov. PhillipMurray MathesonMurray MathesonRev. Mortimer ThynneAnita Sharp-BolsterAnita Sharp-BolsterMoll Cudlip (as Anita Bolster)Jonathan HarrisJonathan HarrisTom OaklyHugh PryseHugh PryseNed InchingDorothy PattenDorothy PattenMrs. Nellie GarthJohn HardyJohn HardyNat GarthMalcolm Lee BeggsMalcolm Lee BeggsNick SabbAlec HarfordAlec HarfordBrig-keeper Jenkins

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Based on novel or bookShip18th centuryAustraliaMutinyConvictHigh seas

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Genre affinityAction · Adventure · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Ship · 18th CenturyMood preferenceRomancePacingActionEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference198070

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What is Botany Bay about?

Based on the story of Australia's colonization, this atmospheric drama stars Alan Ladd as Hugh Tallant, an American medical student falsely convicted of robbery and sent on a torturous voyage with other prisoners to the penal colony at Botany Bay. Because of his attempt to escape, evil Captain Gilbert decides to return him to England on charges of mutiny.

How long is Botany Bay?

Botany Bay has a runtime of 93 minutes.