Hell Below
On leave in Italy, Lt. Tommy Knowlton falls in love with Jean Standish, who's not only married, but is the daughter of his submarine's commander. Friction between the two officers becomes intolerable once at sea and after Commander Toler is forced to abandon Tommy's best friend topside while the sub dives to escape enemy planes, Tommy is no longer able to contain his anger.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1933 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, War |
| Director | Jack Conway |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (14 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic romantic dilemma against the unforgiving backdrop of naval warfare, exploring the clash between personal passion and military duty. It relies on the escalating tension between two men bound by rank and trapped in the claustrophobic confines of a submarine.
What lingers after the final dive is a sobering meditation on sacrifice, vengeance, and the high cost of emotions in a world governed by orders. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jack Conway
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Watch in dim light to feel the crushing pressure and simmering conflict.
🎭 Cast
Robert Montgomery
Lieut. Thomas Knowlton USN
Walter Huston
Lieut. Comdr. T.J. Toler USN
Madge Evans
Joan
Jimmy Durante
Ptomaine' - Ships Cook
Eugene Pallette
Mac Dougal - Chief Torpedo Man
Robert Young
Lieut. (JG) 'Brick' Walters
Edwin Styles
Herbert Standish - Flight Comdr.
John Lee Mahin
Lieut. (JG) 'Speed' Nelson
David Newell
Lieut. (JG) Radford
Sterling Holloway
Seaman Jenks
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