The Seafarers

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Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1953-10-15
  • Runtime: 29 min
  • Country: United States of America
  • Language: English
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 4.5
The Seafarers poster