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Operation Bikini
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Operation Bikini

1963-03-26 · 77 min · ★ 3.8

Drama · War

The film takes place aboard an American submarine in the Pacific during World War II. The sub's commander is ordered to stop and pick up an underwater demolition team led by Lt. Hayes, whose mission is to locate and destroy a US submarine sunken in a lagoon off Bikini Atoll before the Japanese are able to raise it and capture the advanced radar system on board.

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Directors
Anthony Carras
Production companies
American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tab HunterTab HunterLt. Morgan Hayes
Frankie AvalonFrankie AvalonSeaman Joseph Malzone
Scott BradyScott BradyCapt. Emmett Carey
Jim BackusJim BackusBosun's Mate Ed Fennelly
Gary CrosbyGary CrosbySeaman Floyd Givens
Michael DanteMichael DanteLt. William 'Bill' Fourtney
David LandfieldLt. Jim Cale
Jody McCreaJody McCreaSeaman William Sherman
Aki AleongAki AleongSeaman Ronald Davayo
Marc CavellMarc CavellPaul
Eva SixEva SixReiko
Duane AmentSeaman Kingsley (uncredited)
Richard BakalyanRichard BakalyanSeaman Hiller (uncredited)
Jody DanielsSeaman Jones (uncredited)
Joe FinneganSeaman Morris (uncredited)
Raymond GuthRaymond GuthSeaman Rich (uncredited)
Judy LewisJudy LewisDream Siren (uncredited)
Alicia LiThird Native Girl (uncredited)
Steve MitchellSteve MitchellSeaman Nolan (uncredited)
Tony ScottCPO Perez (uncredited)

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