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The Enemy Below

English • 1957 • 1h 37m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

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

Included in
Robert Mitchum: Playing It Cool
Position 17
Included in
November 2021
Position 30

Credits

Crew

DirectorDick Powell

WriterWendell Mayes

CinematographerHarold Rosson

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorStuart Gilmore

ProducerDick Powell

Cast

Robert Mitchumas Capt. Murrell

Curd Jürgensas Kapitän von Stolberg

David Hedisonas Lt. Ware

as Heinie Schwaffer

Russell Collinsas Doctor

Kurt Kreugeras Von Holem (uncredited)

Frank Albertsonas Lt. J.G. Crain

Biff Elliotas Quartermaster

Michael McHaleas German Soldier

Alan Dexteras Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)

Joe Di Redaas BMSN Robbins (uncredited)

Robert Boonas Chief Engineer

Doug McClureas Ens. Merry (uncredited)

Joe Brooksas German Soldier (uncredited)

George Fordas Officer (uncredited)

Sasha Hardenas German Sailor

Ralph Manzaas Lt. Bonelli (uncredited)

Gordon Mitchellas German Sailor

Marco Lópezas Soldier (uncredited)

Vince Deadrick Sr.as American Sailor (uncredited)

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