Directed by:
Dick PowellScreenplay:
Wendell MayesCinematography:
Harold RossonComposer:
Leigh HarlineCast:
Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel, Russell Collins, Frank Albertson, Gordon Mitchell, Doug McClure, Biff Elliot, Ralph Manza (more)VOD (2)
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Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens star in this gripping World War II drama about an American destroyer and a German U-boat stalking each other at sea. As both men try to outthink and outmaneuver each other, the chase becomes a deadly chess game in which any mistake can bring instant defeat and death. (official distributor synopsis)
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It's fascinating how, just twelve years after World War II, the Americans came out with a naval drama featuring a destroyer on one side and a submarine on the other. What's even more intriguing is how the film explores the idea that not every German agreed with Hitler's actions at the time, yet still fought for their country. It's a nice touch, though very much a product of its time. The action sequences are somewhat quaint by today's standards, and the German submarine crew looks like they're dressed for a beach outing. At its core, the film is about the battle between two mentally strong men, and it delivers on that front. A solid piece of classic cinema.
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