Operation Bikini
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Anthony Carras |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.7/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its suspense by contrasting the claustrophobic interior of the submarine with the vast, hostile ocean. It relies on a classic war drama framework where duty and mission supersede personal fear.
What lingers after the viewing is a sense of tactical precision, where dialogue and calculation carry more weight than large-scale battles. It's a sobering reminder of human vulnerability within the relentless machinery of war. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Anthony Carras
Best Watched
Dim the lights, settle in. Best watched alone or in a quiet setting to fully absorb the cinematic tightness of the submarine's confines.
🎭 Cast
Tab Hunter
Lt. Morgan Hayes
Frankie Avalon
Seaman Joseph Malzone
Scott Brady
Capt. Emmett Carey
Jim Backus
Bosun's Mate Ed Fennelly
Gary Crosby
Seaman Floyd Givens
Michael Dante
Lt. William 'Bill' Fourtney
David Landfield
Lt. Jim Cale
Jody McCrea
Seaman William Sherman
Aki Aleong
Seaman Ronald Davayo
Marc Cavell
Paul
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