At the peak of Cold War tensions, a U.S. naval ship discovers a Soviet submarine in the North Atlantic and proceeds to scrutinize its every move. As the crew's Captain Findlander pushes forward intensely, relations between members become strained and a battle of wits ensues. Sidney Poitier plays an unfortunate reporter who goes .. Read more
| Starring | Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur, Martin Balsam |
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| Director | James B. Harris |
| Genres | Drama |
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At the peak of Cold War tensions, a U.S. naval ship discovers a Soviet submarine in the North Atlantic and proceeds to scrutinize its every move. As the crew's Captain Findlander pushes forward intensely, relations between members become strained and a battle of wits ensues. Sidney Poitier plays an unfortunate reporter who goes along to interview the captain, but instead gets more of a story than he'd wanted as the drama builds to a heightened climax. Richard Widmark is powerful and determined as the captain with shattered nerves.
| Starring | Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur, Martin Balsam, Wally Cox, Donald Sutherland, Eric Portman |
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| Director | James B. Harris |
| Studio | COLUMBIA TRI-STAR HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 38 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1965 To Rent: DVD: 06 Dec 2004 |
Gripping mixture of themes from Dr Strangelove and The Caine Mutiny (qqv), very tense and forceful, with excellent acting. It was Poitier's first role with no reference to his colour.
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Powerful Stuff
I can't remember why I put this film in my wish list, but I'm very glad that I did. It`s a 60s cold war film made in black and white, starring Richard ... read more »
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Ice Cold War
The one negative review here can be ignored as it is not actually a film review.
I can't understand the rather negative star rating for this film... read more »
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Bedford Rascal
Masterfully captures the tensions of the cold war and the 'General MacAuthur' style strategy of the old guard. A hidden gem with a gasp inducing finale... read more »
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Specialist Interest
If you like that kind of thing you'll love this movie (my partner). If not, you'll read a good book (me!!)
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