Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942)

Director
John Cromwell; Darryl F. Zanuck

Main cast
Tyrone Power; Gene Tierney; George Sanders; Frances Farmer; Elsa Lanchester

Genres
Action, Drama, Romance

Description
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.


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