This movie stands on it's own merits. It is a striking and strong movie about a brutish sea captain and the barbaric life aboard his vessel. The acting is very well done and it is well cast. Edward G. Robinson does a wonderful job as the captain, and Alexander Knox well portrays a man who has lived a soft life thrown into a harsh new world.
However, having first read the novel by Jack London, I was disappointed in the deviation of the story line. There are small differences at the beginning that continue to get larger until the end of the movie is dramatically difference than the end of the book.
If you can put the book out of your mind, or if you haven't read it, the movie is greatly enjoyable. Regrets to Jack London.
However, having first read the novel by Jack London, I was disappointed in the deviation of the story line. There are small differences at the beginning that continue to get larger until the end of the movie is dramatically difference than the end of the book.
If you can put the book out of your mind, or if you haven't read it, the movie is greatly enjoyable. Regrets to Jack London.