Destination Tokyo (1943)

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135 min - Adventure | History | War - 31 December 1943 (USA)

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In order to provide information for the first air raid over Tokyo, a U.S. submarine sneaks into Tokyo Bay and places a spy team ashore.

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Delmer Daves

Writers:

Steve Fisher (original story), Delmer Daves (screen play), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Cary Grant, John Garfield and Alan Hale

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
	Cary Grant	...	Capt. Cassidy
	John Garfield	...	Wolf
	Alan Hale	...	'Cookie' Wainwright
	John Ridgely	...	Reserve Officer Raymond
	Dane Clark	...	Tin Can
	Warner Anderson	...	Andy
	William Prince	...	Pills
	Robert Hutton	...	Tommy Adams
	Tom Tully	...	Mike Conners
	Faye Emerson	...	Mrs. Cassidy
	Peter Whitney	...	Dakota
	Warren Douglas	...	Larry
	John Forsythe	...	Sparks
	John Alvin	...	Sound Man
	Bill Kennedy	...	Torpedo Gunnery Officer

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Storyline

Made during World War II, this chronicles a voyage of a U.S. submarine on a secret mission to the very shores of Japan. Much of the film is spent developing the cast of characters that populate the sub. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>

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Explosive ! . . . And As Big As The Broad Pacific !

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Adventure | History | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

31 December 1943 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Rumo a Tóquio See more »

Filming Locations:

Portuguese Bend, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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Trivia

Principal cast members were familiarized with submarines and submarine operations at the Mare Island Navy Yard in San Francisco Bay, California. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In several underwater shots, wires can be seen attached to mock-up of miniature sub. See more »

Quotes

Capt. Cassidy: There's lots of Mikes dying right now. And a lot more Mikes will die. Until we wipe out a system that puts daggers in the hands of five-year-old children.
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Edited into Up Periscope (1959) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Japanese Sandman"
(1920) (uncredited)
Music by Richard A. Whiting
Lyrics by Ray Egan
Sung and Played when the captain is about to inform his officers of their orders See more »

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