It's atmospheric the whole way with the aptly named Ghost slipping through one fog bank after another. Together they're a dynamite cast, and even the snobbish Alexander Knox manages his literary role in fairly sympathetic fashion. So who better to play the maniacal captain than Edward G, Robinson at his snarling prime, or the rebellious ex-con than John Garfield at his defiant prime, or the downtrodden girl than Ida Lupino at her soulful prime. operating on all 8 cylinders, from casting, to directing, to art department and special effects. The London classic has been filmed many times, but never better than here. The Sea Wolf is a definite nominee for anyone's "must see" list. Never Oscar nominated, Robinson nevertheless had a career that spanned decades and never gave a bad performance. He must stand as the most underrated actor of the 30s and 40s. Knox is best remembered for his starring role in Wilson but is very effective here as well. Garfield and Lupino make a great couple and match each other angst for angst. Beautifully filmed with lots of fog and terrific closeups. All 5 stars are great in this neat little film that bears little resemblance to the Jack London novel, but who cares. Also onboard are Gene Lockhart as a boozy doctor and Barry Fitzgerald as a psychotic cook. These three people end up on the Ghost through coincidence.
John Garfield and Ida Lupino are people running away from their pasts, and Alexander Knox is an unlucky writer. Robinson stars as Larson, the cruel captain of the Ghost, a ship no one wants to sail on. Good film that combines action and psychology and film noir.
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