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The Enemy Below Director: Dick Powell Cast: Robert Mitchum, Curd Jurgens, Theodore Bikel, Russell Collins

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  • DVD Release Date: 05/25/2004
  • Original Release: 1957
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 3,150

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Closed Caption; Theatrical trailer; "Fox War Classics"; Movietone News

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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Main Titles
2. The South Atlantic
3. A Spook
4. The U-Boat
5. A Bad War
6. The Feather Merchant
7. Battle Stations
8. A Free Shot
9. Torpedoes
10. Underwater Search
11. Depth Charges
12. Evasive Maneuvers
13. The Watchmaker
14. Emergency Dive
15. To the Bottom
16. Waiting and Listening
17. On the Move
18. A Delaying Action
19. Trouble Below
20. A Song of Defiance
21. Oil Leaks
22. Von Stolberg's Plan
23. A Pretty Present
24. Murrell's Gambit
25. Collision Course
26. An Enemy's Help
27. Running Out of Time
28. Another Reason for Hope

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Editorial Reviews

The Enemy Below is a study of submarine warfare from the vantage point of both sides. Robert Mitchum plays the captain of an American destroyer, who despite having lost his family in the war endeavors to let his head rule his heart in combat. Curt Jurgens co-stars as a German U-boat commander, depicted as being as honorable and compassionate as Mitchum. The two men develop a grudging mutual respect as they pursue one another throughout the North Atlantic. Based on a novel by D. A. Rayner, The Enemy Below was the last theatrical film directed by Dick Powell, who hereafter concentrated on his extensive television work. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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July 08, 2006: This is a great film for any war buff.

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June 29, 2004: Curt Jurgens and Robert Mitchum are top drawer in this well-directed character study of naval commanders persevering under the tension of sea warfare. Mitchum plays a U.S. destroyer captain who, while previously serving in the Merchant Marine, saw his wife killed when his freighter was torpedoed by the Germans. Jurgens is the experienced, professional German sub commander who displays little patience with the Nazi faithful on his crew. The two protagonists play a chess-like game of cat and mouse, leading up to the inevitable final confrontation that is both entertaining and satisfying. Theodore Bikel and David Hedison (later to be seen, ironically, as a submarine commander in the TV version of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea) portray the executive officers for the two vessels and turn in very good performances, especially Bikel's. The direction by Dick Powell is excellent, focusing on character but mixing in just the right amount of action to move the film along to its exciting conclusion. The action sequences and military protocol are extremely realistic, adding to the depth and quality of the film. If you like your WWII movies presented in an intelligent and entertaining fashion, this one is right up your alley.


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