AWOL marine Sgt. Jim O'Hearn is court-martialed for a variety of offenses that carry 143 years in the stockade or the death penalty but refuses to aid in his own defense.AWOL marine Sgt. Jim O'Hearn is court-martialed for a variety of offenses that carry 143 years in the stockade or the death penalty but refuses to aid in his own defense.AWOL marine Sgt. Jim O'Hearn is court-martialed for a variety of offenses that carry 143 years in the stockade or the death penalty but refuses to aid in his own defense.
George Saurel
- Jacques
- (as Georges Saurel)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWith some of Burt Lancaster's coaching before his screen test, Chuck Connors was cast as his friend in South Sea Woman (1953).
- GoofsThe yacht is flying a Dutch flag, implying that it was a neutral. The Dutch were at war with Japan. A Dutch flagged vessel would never be allowed passage through Japanese controlled waters.
- Quotes
Col. Hickman: You are aware that you face a possible sentence of death, not to mention a total imprisonment of...
[he checks some papers]
Col. Hickman: ... 143 years?
Master Gunnery Sgt. James O'Hearn: The last 100 won't hurt, sir.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Queer as Folk: Stand Up for Ourselves (2004)
- SoundtracksThe Marine Hymn
(uncredited)
Music by Jacques Offenbach
From "Geneviève de Brabant"
Played at the beginning and often throughout the picture
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Exciting plot
South Sea Woman is a fun, entertaining, and sadly to say, forgotten old movie. Burt Lancaster hand-picked Chuck Connors for the supporting role; what a compliment, and what a debut to the movies! It's a court-martial drama, with Burt facing over one hundred years in prison. Despite having his reputation tarnished and serving the rest of his life in jail, he refuses to give a plea or testify in his defense. Ladies, this will be a fun treat for you. Not only is Burt playing a tough marine, but his strong, silent type is sure to make you love him even more!
Virginia Mayo, in the titular role, can't stand Burt's silence. She takes the stand when he won't and tells the true story. It's a very exciting story that shows so much of his character: strength, loyalty, courage, and selflessness. I would definitely recommend this military drama if you like these types of stories (a defendant refusing to talk is a common story element), if you like Burt, or if you want to see Chuck's film debut. I was a bit skeptical, since Virginia Mayo is no Susan Hayward, but she didn't detract from the drama. For a double feature, you can watch Burt in the same year's From Here to Eternity!
Virginia Mayo, in the titular role, can't stand Burt's silence. She takes the stand when he won't and tells the true story. It's a very exciting story that shows so much of his character: strength, loyalty, courage, and selflessness. I would definitely recommend this military drama if you like these types of stories (a defendant refusing to talk is a common story element), if you like Burt, or if you want to see Chuck's film debut. I was a bit skeptical, since Virginia Mayo is no Susan Hayward, but she didn't detract from the drama. For a double feature, you can watch Burt in the same year's From Here to Eternity!
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,000,000
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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