
Plot Summary
As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.
Full Cast & Characters

Gary Cooper
Dr. Corydon M. Wassell

Laraine Day
Madeleine

Signe Hasso
Bettina

Dennis O'Keefe
Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Carol Thurston
Tremartini (Three Martini)

Carl Esmond
Lt. Dirk Van Daal

Paul Kelly
Murdock

Elliott Reid
William 'Andy' Anderson

Laurette Luez
Pretty Javanese Girl

Stanley Ridges
Cmdr. William B. 'Bill' Goggins

Renny McEvoy
Johnny Leeweather

Oliver Thorndike
Alabam
Director & Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 23 votes.
Who directed The Story of Dr. Wassell?
The Story of Dr. Wassell was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and released in 1944.
How long is The Story of Dr. Wassell?
The Story of Dr. Wassell has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1944-07-04
- Status
- Released
