Movie

The Story of Dr. Wassell

★ 6.4/10 · 24 votes 1944 2h 20m Released

WarAdventureDramaActionRomance

As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.

Cast

Gary Cooper Dr. Corydon M. Wassell Laraine Day Madeleine Signe Hasso Bettina Dennis O'Keefe Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins Carol Thurston Tremartini (Three Martini) Carl Esmond Lt. Dirk Van Daal