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Up Periscope (1959)Lieutenant Braden discovers that Sally, the woman he's been falling in love with, has actually been checking out his qualifications to be a U.S. Navy frogman. He must put his personal life ... See full summary » Director:Gordon Douglas |
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Title: Up Periscope (1959)
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| James Garner | ... |
Lt. j.g. Kenneth M. Braden
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| Edmond O'Brien | ... |
Commander Paul Stevenson
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Andra Martin | ... |
Sally Johnson
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| Alan Hale Jr. | ... |
Lt. Pat Malone
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Carleton Carpenter | ... |
Lt. Phil Carney
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Ensign Cy Mount
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William Leslie | ... |
Lt. Doherty
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Richard Bakalyan | ... |
Seaman Peck
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Pharmacist Mate Ash
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Sean Garrison | ... |
Seaman Floyd
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Henry Kulky | ... |
Chief Petty Officer York
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Lieutenant Braden discovers that Sally, the woman he's been falling in love with, has actually been checking out his qualifications to be a U.S. Navy frogman. He must put his personal life behind him after being assigned to be smuggled into a Japanese-held island via submarine to photograph radio codes. Written by Martin H. Booda <booda@datasync.com>
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submarine | u boat | bare chested male | submarine movie | world war two |Taglines:
A story as big as the seas that rock with its glory! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 August 1959 (Finland) See more »Also Known As:
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Weary: That's my name.
Lt. j.g. Kenneth M. Braden: Nickname?
Weary: No, sir, my real name. I'm the youngest of 13 children. I guess when I was born, my mother couldn't think of another name.
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(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played as the submarine returns
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In a separately filmed trailer, James Garner talks to the audience about the film, and urges them to come see him on "the big screen". See more »Goofs
The water barrel outside the Japanese steam room is clearly a western prop, with wide, rough staves and four iron bands. A traditional Japanese water barrel would have small smooth staves and hemp bands. See more »Quotes
Lt. j.g. Kenneth M. Braden: How come they call you Weary?Weary: That's my name.
Lt. j.g. Kenneth M. Braden: Nickname?
Weary: No, sir, my real name. I'm the youngest of 13 children. I guess when I was born, my mother couldn't think of another name.
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Soundtracks
"Don't Give Up the Ship"(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played as the submarine returns
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This film is a hidden gem. When one talks of WWII submarine films, movies such as Das Boot and Run Silent Run Deep come up but Up Periscope rarely gets a mention.
The plot, to sum it up, is about a US navy submarine in the early days of the war with Japan. It has been given a task to deliver a commando (James Garner) to a remote Japanese outpost in the Pacific to do some reconnaissance work. Along the way many perils face both him and the boat.
Its a great film because it doesn't get too dramatic and the subplots are there in just the right amount, not overpowering the main story. The captain of the ship is a good yet slightly flawed man and the characters in general aren't one dimensional. The tension is genuine and the film keeps you at the edge of your seat. Visuals are great too, thanks to the cooperation of the Navy and some very well done miniature scenes.
If you like war films, navy films, WWII films or just a good thriller, watch this.