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 (1)
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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 is fascinating how twelve years after World War II, the Americans brought out a naval drama to the world, where on one side stands a destroyer and on the other side a submarine. What's more, it fascinated me how soon ideas opened up here, such as not every German agrees with what Hitler is doing at that time. Even though he fights for his homeland. Nice. Still very period. The action sequences look quite funny, but maybe even better are the crew of the German submarine, who are dressed as if they were getting ready to go to the beach. Otherwise, the essence of the film is the battle between two mentally strong guys and that's how it looks. A good piece.
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