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Number Four
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In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame. Written by Rod Crawford <[email protected]>

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Cy Grant receives an "introducing" credit. See more »

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When the four are adrift supposedly miles from land footage of seabirds is used, in a corner of which, a mountain is clearly visible. See more »

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Bulldog: You know I'm very disappointed in this place. In all respectable desert islands I've read about they've got everything except for electricity. Here we've got coconuts and water.
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The Sea Wife Theme (I'll Find You)
Sung by David Whitfield
Composed by Tolchard Evans
Lyrics by Richard Mullan
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22 May 2013 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

I found this a rather light-weight and superficial film. The actress who played the Sea Wife was particularly unconvincing.

The main story is told in a flashback, which I thought far too long and, thanks to the intriguing start, loses much of its interest, since you spend much of the time anticipating events that happen pretty much as you'd expect. It would have been better to put the start of the film near the end.

The ending also seems rather lame (to me, anyway), and the only thing the film really has going for it is the stunning scenery and good camera work.


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