| Director | Guy Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film |
| Runtime | 87 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
James Prothero is the jaded, alcoholic, disillusioned captain of a ship due to leave South America for England. He falls for Manuela, a young Spanish girl smuggled aboard by the ship's first mate. His infatuation leads to the loss of the ship. Realising he has no future with Manuela, he returns to sea alone. In an alternate ending, after being admonished by his shipmate Mario, the Captain reconsiders his decision to abandon Manuela. As he's leaving town with Mario, he stops and turns about face and enters the village. Leaving Mario outside the square, the Captain goes into the bar to find Manuela.