Tuna Clipper_
Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn family. Eventually, the lad proves himself on all fronts, and is welcomed back into the family fold.
Starring
Roddy McDowall, Elena Verdugo, Roland Winters
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Tuna Clipper was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn...
Tuna Clipper is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 17m.
CAST (11)
Roddy McDowall
Alec MacLennan
Elena Verdugo
Bianca Pereira
Roland Winters
E.J. Ransom
Peter Mamakos
Capt. Manuel Pereira
Rick Vallin
Silvestre Pereira
Russell Simpson
Capt. Fergus MacLennan
DK
Doris Kemper
Anne MacLennan
Dickie Moore
Frankie Pereira
Richard Avonde
Pete
Victor Sen Yung
Oriental Dock Worker
Michael Vallon
Papa Pereira
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What is Tuna Clipper about?
Hoping to become a lawyer, Alec (Roddy McDowall) becomes a tuna fisherman in order to pay a debt. This turn of events puts Alec on the outs with his taciturn family. Eventually, the lad proves himself on all fronts, and is welcomed back into the family fold.
How long is Tuna Clipper?
Tuna Clipper has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in Tuna Clipper?
The cast of Tuna Clipper includes Roddy McDowall, Elena Verdugo, Roland Winters, Peter Mamakos, Rick Vallin.
What is the rating of Tuna Clipper?
Tuna Clipper has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama