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Movie poster: Submarine Command (1951)
🎬 Movie

Submarine Command

1951 · 87 min War Drama
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

Submarine commander Ken White is forced to suddenly submerge, leaving his captain and another crew member to die outside the sub during WW II. Subsequent years of meaningless navy ground assignments and the animosity of a former sailor, leave White (now a captain) feeling guilty and empty. His life spirals downward and his wife is about to leave him. Suddenly, he is forced into a dangerous rescue situation at the start of the Koren War.... reassigned to the same submarine where all of his problems began.

📋 Film Details

Year 1951
Country United States of America
Genre War, Drama
Director John Farrow
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (16 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Submarine Command has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1951. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

William Holden

William Holden

Lt. Cmdr. Ken White

Nancy Olson

Nancy Olson

Carol

William Bendix

William Bendix

CPO Boyer

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Lt. Cmdr. Peter Morris

Arthur Franz

Arthur Franz

Lt. Arnie Carlson

Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

Ens. Jack Wheelwright

Peggy Webber

Peggy Webber

Mrs. Alice Rice

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Rear Adm. Joshua Rice

Jack Gregson

Jack Gregson

Cmdr. Joshua Rice

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly

Lt. Paul Barton

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