The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (film)
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea is a 1976 British drama film starring Kris Kristofferson and Sarah Miles, directed by Lewis John Carlino. It was adapted from the 1963 novel The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea by the Japanese writer Yukio Mishima. The location was changed to the English town of Dartmouth, Devon, where it was also filmed.[1]
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| Directed by | Lewis John Carlino |
| Produced by | Martin Poll |
| Screenplay by | Lewis John Carlino |
| Based on | 午後の曳航 (The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea) by Yukio Mishima |
| Starring | Kris Kristofferson Sarah Miles |
| Music by | John Mandel |
| Cinematography | Douglas Slocombe |
| Edited by | Antony Gibbs |
Production company | Haworth Productions Martin Poll-Lewis John Carlino Production Sailor Company |
| Distributed by | AVCO Embassy Pictures |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Jonathan Osborne, the 14-year-old son of widow Anne Osborne, has become involved with a group of boys led by a neo-Nietzschean sadistic boy named "Chief". Anne daydreams about her husband who died three years earlier. When a large merchant ship anchors temporarily in the harbour, Anne arranges to give her son a tour of the vessel. They meet the second officer of the ship, Jim Cameron. Jim takes a liking to both the boy and his mother. Jim and Anne become involved sexually which throws Jonathan into a rage of jealousy. Cameron returns to sea and while he is gone, Jonathan reveals his jealous sentiment to the group leader, Chief. When Cameron comes back to renew his relationship with Anne and forsake his life on the sea, Chief and the boys concoct a sinister plot to do away with the intruder.
Cast
- Sarah Miles as Anne Osborne
- Kris Kristofferson as Jim Cameron
- Jonathan Kahn as Jonathan Osborne
- Margo Cunningham as Mrs. Palmer
- Earl Rhodes as "Chief"
- Paul Tropea as "No:2"
Production
The movie was filmed on location in and around Dartmouth, Devon, England.[2]
Reception
John Simon wrote of The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea: "very pretty to look at, and makes absolutely no sense."[3]
Awards
- Nominee Best Actress Golden Globe award (Sarah Miles)
- Nominee Best Actor Debut Golden Globe award (Jonathan Kahn)
Availability
On June 19, 2012, Shout! Factory released the film to Blu-ray.[4]
References
- Eder, Richard (12 April 1976). "Movie Review - The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With the Sea - 'Sailor Who Fell,' a Film After Mishima". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- "THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA". Music Box Records. Music Box Records. Archived from the original
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- "Schlock-Wire: Shout Factory Brings THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA To Blu-Ray". Schlockmania.com. 7 April 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
Bibliography
- "News of the Screen; A New Tarzan From Old Novel Major Film Due On War in Spain Davidson Taps I. B. Singer Novel Mishima 'Sailor' To Be Made in West", NY Times, August 4, 1974, Section GN, Page 43. (Subscription required)