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The Enemy Below
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The Enemy Below

1957-12-25 · 97 min · ★ 7.2

War

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

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Directors
Dick Powell
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top 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
Marco LópezSoldier (uncredited)
Vince Deadrick Sr.American Sailor (uncredited)

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