Captains Courageous

Starring: Tracy, Spencer and Barrymore, Lionel

Portuguese fishermen pick up a rich man's son who has fallen overboard. Directed by Victor Fleming. From the Kipling novel. Best actor Oscar for Tracy.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 012569676749
• Release Date: October 1990
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Warner Home Video
• Director: Fleming, Victor
• Starring: Tracy, Spencer, Barrymore, Lionel
• Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: DVD
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 5.4"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

An old story that is never told better.

A rich brat (Freddy Bartholomew) is dysfunctional due to his environment. There are always Sherly Temple-type stories of some kid being orphaned and mistreated. Luckily, this is not one of those movies. Everyone except the kid has a full understanding of the problem and good solutions. The school authorities say that he has good potential. His father takes a direct interest, and it was just unforeseen circumstances that changed his life. He falls off the ship and is rescued by a fisherman. He must stay on board for the duration of the season. This makes a natural environment to learn bonding and character. It is not the outcome, but the process, that intrigues us, and some unforgettable acting by Spencer Tracy.