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The World in His Arms
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The World in His Arms

1952-10-09 · 104 min · ★ 6.6

Adventure · Romance

A boisterous sea captain in the Pacific Coast, circa 1850, has a plan to buy Alaska from the Russians… if they don’t kill him first.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Gregory PeckGregory PeckCaptain Jonathan Clark
Ann BlythAnn BlythCountess Marina Selanova
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnPortugee
John McIntireJohn McIntireDeacon Greathouse
Carl EsmondCarl EsmondPrince Semyon
Sig RumanSig RumanGeneral Ivan Vorashilov
Andrea KingAndrea KingMamie
Eugenie LeontovichEugenie LeontovichAnna Selanova
Bill RadovitchBill RadovitchOgeechuk
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsEben Cleggett
Hans ConriedHans ConriedEustace
Bryan ForbesBryan ForbesWilliam Cleggett
Eve WhitneyEve WhitneyLilly
Chuck HaywardChuck HaywardGuest (uncredited)
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyPeter, Russian Servant
Gregory GayeGregory GayeColonel Paul Shushaldin
Carl AndreSeaman
Roman ArnoldoffCaptain Feodor
Suzan BallSuzan BallUncredited
Gregg BartonGregg BartonSeaman

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