Tuna Clipper is a 1949 American drama film directed by William Beaudine and starring Roddy McDowall, Elena Verdugo and Roland Winters.

[1] A young man goes to work on a tuna boat to earn money to pay off debts.

Forced to pay off the debt, Alec takes a job on the Pereira family's tuna fishing boat.

Frankie's tough brother Silvestre objects to Alec's presence and bullies him.

The film was reviewed by François Truffaut who described it as "A scenario whose charm lies in its modesty and honesty".