While Hitchcock and his films seem to be endlessly referenced, Lifeboat is very seldom ever a part of those conversations. After seeing this film I'm still not sure why that is. Its unique setting, entirely aboard a lifeboat adrift at sea, is quite successful. The script is interesting and brisk, the acting good, and while some of the characters hint at stereotype, overall there is real suspense, wit, and humor represented here and its also quite entertaining. Worth checking out for Hitchcock fans and non-fans alike.

Engaging. Interesting Steinbeck story. Even more interesting to note that Steinbeck dissociated himself from the film when critics were negative about a German portrayed as a somewhat positive individual. This Hitchcock film is important because of its tale as much as its filming.

LIFEBOAT is extremely tense and provocative film. All the action is concentrated in the title of the film. It is fascinating that at any point the lifeboat is not out of the frame. It is the means of salvation and support for the people in it. People caught in the clash of thought and belief, on the edge between life and death.When in one place unexpectedly gather people of different character, attitudes and social status, then their characteristics dictate the new situation. In this case, the war accident. Hitchcock was with a little parody presented resourcefulness and sense in seemingly hopeless situation. When his own feelings suppressed sense and resourcefulness then you are in danger. In this case the feelings provoke anger. The blood is paid with blood. I'm kidding of course. It's simple, the heat of the moment people do not think. The consequences come with a peacefulness.Any rescue in this case is not a product nor reason nor resourcefulness. I think that the people in the boat in any case doomed. Spas is a mere coincidence. It is interesting that the time in which their life was hanging by a thread quickly forgotten.Lifeboat is technically excellent film. Very exciting sea drama. Acting does not leave you breathless, but not bad either.Tallulah Bankhead as Constance "Connie" Porter is sly trifler. A woman who takes care of themselves and each situation trying to get you to your advantage. If necessary, she will fall in love with. She is an actress who captures the appearance. In this case the dominant over others. Master of black humor. Walter Slezak as Kapitan Willi is one perfidious villain, commander of submarine interesting name Willy, with the cunning and intelligence put in the category of perfect movie villains. Officer's masterpiece, subtly playing with seemingly superior 'hosts' experienced its culmination in the film finale. Cunning and brutal character of the other hand is actually practical, brave and resolute in its intention. One moment of human madness and anger can not be no one to resist.The story of trust and betrayal and manipulation is well-designed. Black humor in large quantities is followed by constant voltage. It is unfortunate that with certain illogical, movie finally got propaganda note. However, the damage was not so big.

Released during WWII, Alfred Hitchcock's "Lifeboat" is a wonderful study of human nature. Seven survivors of a ship torpedoed by a German U-boat are joined by a German survivor. Without many resources, their ultimate goal is survival.This wonderful cast of eight portrays characters from every part of society--from the upper crust woman (Tallulah Bankhead as Connie Porter) adorned with fur and diamonds to a ship's laborer (Canada Lee as Joe Spencer), from a nurse to an industrialist. But the differences between appearance and reality are illuminated as the story presents hardship after hardship.Issues of class, race and politics are highlighted as Hitchcock strips away the veneer of society's rules and peels back the layers that make up the personality of each character. The film asks if you can truly know anyone. It suggests that people behave differently in times of emergency and extreme stress. But are we merely seeing the true nature of people in such moments?Given world circumstances, the German character (Walter Slezak as Willi) becomes the symbol for an entire nation and its political philosophy. Or is he merely a man who also suffers at the hands of his misguided military leaders?The boat becomes its own "country", where concepts of governance are tested. This is an important part of the story, for it shows that one's political preferences reveal one's true beliefs about the nature of man.With such a brilliant script (from a story by William Steinbeck), an excellent cast, and Hitchcock's shining stewardship, it is no wonder that "Lifeboat" is a film that will never lose its luster or its relevance.