John Garfield portrays "Harry Morgan," a boat captain whose livelihood is failing as he tries to run tourist excursions and fishing trips while burdened by significant debt. He’s struggling alongside his friend, "Wes" (Juano Hernandez), and facing constant urging from his wife, "Lucy" (Phyllis Thaxter), who wants him to accept a stable position working on her uncle's lettuce farm. The narrative then follows a foresee…