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The Mad Atlantic

The Mad Atlantic

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  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 13, 1966

Runtime

1h 43m

Genres

Action, Adventure

Original Title

怒涛一万浬

Production Companies

TOHO, Mifune Productions

Director

Jun Fukuda

Description

Captain Murakami takes over as skipper of the Azuma Maru, replacing the well-liked former captain. Murakami forces the crew to work harder than they ever have, creating enmity and exhaustion. Just when the ship has taken a huge catch of tuna in its nets, Murakami learns that his ship is the only one in position to rescue the crew of another ship, sinking in a storm. He must choose between saving the catch or saving lives. Either choice may mean his ruin.