Sea Wife
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a British couple, Anne and Michael, are shipwrecked and end up on a remote Pacific island. They are rescued by a Greek cargo ship, whose crew is far from civilized. Anne is subjected to the lustful intentions of the captain and his men, while Michael is forced to defend her honor and his own life.
Critical Reception
Sea Wife was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its exotic setting and Joan Collins's performance, while others found its plot predictable and melodramatic. It was not a significant box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praiseworthy for its attempt at an adventurous, dramatic romance set against a wartime backdrop.
- Criticized for a plot that veers into melodrama and predictable scenarios.
- Joan Collins's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sea Wife' are scarce, but where available, they tend to reflect a divided opinion. Some viewers appreciated the film's attempt at a suspenseful adventure with romantic undertones, while others found the storyline to be contrived and the dramatic elements overdone.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Italy, despite being set in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.
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