The movie presents a captivating plot centered on mobster "Bruno Felkin" (Richard Conte), who constructs an alibi by finding shelter aboard fisherman "Linder's" (Charles Bickford) small boat after eliminating a San Francisco competitor. The vessel’s crew includes Linder and his son, “Carl” (Alex Nicol), who is present reluctantly. As the story progresses, "Bruno" develops a connection with the older man, drawn to his…

George Sherman directed The Raging Tide, which was written by Ernest K. Gann from his novel Fiddler’s Green. Shelley Winters, Richard Conte, Stephen McNally, Charles Bickford, John McIntire and Alex Nicol are in the film; Frank Skinner composed the music and Russell Metty handled the cinematography. Bruno Felkin (Conte), a criminal on the run from law enforcement, seeks refuge aboard the Linder family’s fishing bo…