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The Silent Enemy
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The Silent Enemy

1958-03-04 · 112 min · ★ 5.9

History · War

The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.

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Directors
William Fairchild
Production companies
Romulus Films, Remus
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laurence HarveyLaurence HarveyLieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R.
Michael CraigMichael CraigLeading Seaman Knowles
Dawn AddamsDawn AddamsThird Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S
John ClementsJohn ClementsThe Admiral
Sidney JamesSidney JamesChief Petty Officer Thorpe
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenAble Seaman Morgan
Nigel StockNigel StockAble Seaman Fraser
Ian WhittakerIan WhittakerOrdinary Seaman Thomas
Arnoldo FoàArnoldo FoàTomolino
Gianna Maria CanaleGianna Maria CanaleConchita
Massimo SeratoMassimo SeratoForzenelli
Giacomo Rossi StuartGiacomo Rossi StuartRosati
Carlo GiustiniCarlo GiustiniFellini
Raymond YoungRaymond YoungCelloni
David LodgeDavid LodgeSergeant
Ewen SolonEwen SolonWillowdale Captain
Brian OultonBrian OultonHolford
Howard Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-CrawfordWing Commander
Cyril ShapsCyril ShapsMiguel
Lee MontagueLee MontagueMiguel's Mate

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