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The Enemy Below

The Enemy Below

The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!

Oscar
1957 1h 37mWar

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.

3.6/5

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Synopsis

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.

The vibe

submarineworld war iiu.s. navybattle of the atlantic

Behind it

Dick PowellDick PowellDirectorWendell MayesScreenplayLeigh HarlineLeigh HarlineComposerHarold RossonHarold RossonCinematography

Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumCapt. Murrell
Curd JürgensCurd JürgensKapitän von Stolberg
David HedisonDavid HedisonLt. Ware
Theodore BikelTheodore BikelHeinie Schwaffer
Russell CollinsRussell CollinsDoctor
Kurt KreugerKurt KreugerVon Holem (uncredited)
Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonLt. J.G. Crain
Biff ElliotBiff ElliotQuartermaster
Michael McHaleMichael McHaleGerman Soldier
Alan DexterAlan DexterLt. Mackeson (uncredited)
Joe Di RedaBMSN Robbins (uncredited)
Robert BoonChief Engineer
Doug McClureDoug McClureEns. Merry (uncredited)
Joe BrooksJoe BrooksGerman Soldier (uncredited)
George FordOfficer (uncredited)
Sasha HardenGerman Sailor
Ralph ManzaRalph ManzaLt. Bonelli (uncredited)
Gordon MitchellGordon MitchellGerman Sailor

Director

Dick Powell

Writer

Wendell Mayes

Release date

25 Dec 1957

Runtime

1h 37m

Studio

20th Century Fox

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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