The Enemy Below (1957)
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- Approved
- 1h 38min
- Action, Adventure
- 17 Jan 1958 (West Germany)
- Movie
During WWII an American destroyer discovers a German U-boat, and in the ensuing duel the American captain must draw upon all his experience to defeat the equally experienced German commander.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Capt. Murrell
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| Curd Jürgens | ... |
Von Stolberg
(as Curt Jurgens)
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| David Hedison | ... |
Lt. Ware
(as Al Hedison)
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| Theodore Bikel | ... |
'Heinie' Schwaffer
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| Russell Collins | ... |
Doctor
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| Kurt Kreuger | ... |
Von Holem
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| Frank Albertson | ... |
Lt. Crain
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| Biff Elliot | ... |
Quartermaster
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David Bair | ... |
Ellis (uncredited)
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Alfred K. Baroa | ... |
American Sailor (uncredited)
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Jimmy Bates | ... |
QM1 Quiroga (uncredited)
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Thomas Beyl | ... |
FMB Operator (uncredited)
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Robert Boon | ... |
Chief Engineer (uncredited)
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| Joe Brooks | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
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Brad Brown | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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Bud Cokes | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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Roger L. Cornwall | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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Dale Cummings | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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Jeff Daley | ... |
BMSN Corky (uncredited)
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Peter Dane | ... |
Radarman Andrews (uncredited)
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Vince Deadrick Sr. | ... |
American Sailor (uncredited)
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| Alan Dexter | ... |
Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)
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| Joe Di Reda | ... |
BMSN Robbins (uncredited)
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Maurice Doner | ... |
Cook (uncredited)
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Louie Elias | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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Richard Elmore | ... |
American Sailor (uncredited)
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| George Ford | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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| Sasha Harden | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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Jack N. Kramer | ... |
Albert - German Sailor (uncredited)
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| Arthur La Ral | ... |
Kunz (uncredited)
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Marco Lopez | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Ralph Manza | ... |
Lt. Bonelli (uncredited)
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| Doug McClure | ... |
Ens. Merry (uncredited)
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| Michael McHale | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
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| Gordon Mitchell | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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Frank Oberschall | ... |
Braun (uncredited)
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Ted Perritt | ... |
Messenger (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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David Post | ... |
Sonarman Lewis (uncredited)
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| Ralph Reed | ... |
Fireman (uncredited)
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Werner Reichow | ... |
Mueller (uncredited)
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| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... |
American Sailor (uncredited)
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Dan Tana | ... |
German Sailor (uncredited)
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Robert Whiteside | ... |
Torpedo Petty Officer (uncredited)
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Lee J. Winters | ... |
Striker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dick Powell | ||
Written by
| Wendell Mayes | ... | (screenplay by) |
| D.A. Rayner | ... | (based on the novel by) (as Commander D.A. Rayner) |
Produced by
| Dick Powell | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Leigh Harline | ||
Cinematography by
| Harold Rosson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Gilmore | ||
Editorial Department
| Leonard Doss | ... | color consultant |
Art Direction by
| Albert Hogsett | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ||
Set Decoration by
| Fay Babcock | ... | (set decorations) |
| Walter M. Scott | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Charles Le Maire | ... | executive wardrobe designer (as Charles LeMaire) |
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arthur Lueker | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
| Arthur von Kirbach | ... | sound (as Arthur L. Kirbach) |
| Etter D'Orazio | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Walter Rossi | ... | sound effects (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gerald Endler | ... | mechanical effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| L.B. Abbott | ... | special photographic effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ed Wynigear | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Charles Henderson | ... | vocal supervisor |
| Lionel Newman | ... | conductor |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator |
| Leo Arnaud | ... | musician: drums (uncredited) |
| Victor Arno | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Sol Babitz | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Frank Beach | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Russ Cheever | ... | musician: clarinet (uncredited) |
| John Clyman | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Don Cristlieb | ... | musician: bassoon (uncredited) |
| Maurice De Packh | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Bob DiVall | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Fred Fox | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Ossip Giskin | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Arthur Hoberman | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Anatol Kaminsky | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Lou Maury | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Abe Most | ... | musician: clarinet (uncredited) |
| Irma Neumann | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Howard Roberts | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Rowles | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Meyer Rubin | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Harry Schmidt | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Paul Shure | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Felix Slatkin | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Manuel Stevens | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Ann Stockton | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Sheridon Stokes | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Urban Thielmann | ... | orchestra manager (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Albert Beck | ... | technical adviser |
| C.E. Dunston | ... | technical adviser (as Comdr. C.E. Dunston USN) |
| Walter R. Smith | ... | technical adviser (as Lt. Comdr. Walter R. Smith USN) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1957) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released by)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Centfox-Film (1958) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1958) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1958) (France) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1963) (United States) (tv) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- CBS/Fox (Argentina) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1990) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bausch & Lomb (CinemaScope Lenses by)
- Department of Defense (Twentieth Century-Fox wishes to thank, for their assistance in the production of this motion picture)
- Intrada (score album released by) (limited edition)
- Twentieth Century Fox (CinemaScope is the registered trademark of)
- United States Navy (Twentieth Century-Fox wishes to thank, for their assistance in the production of this motion picture)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
During World War II, the USS Haynes, an American destroyer escort discovers a German U-boat in the South Atlantic. A deadly duel between the two ships ensues, and Captain Murrell must draw upon all his experience to defeat the equally experienced German commander.
Written by Linda Adams |
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| Taglines | The death battle of the sub-killer and the killer-sub ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,910,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | One of the technical consultants working on this movie was Albert Beck, a former German U-boat submariner, who advised on the submarine scenes. See more » |
| Goofs | When the switches on the submarine's "attack computer" are turned prior to firing the first salvo of torpedoes, one switch knob flops around, but it is quickly corrected by the actor. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Sink the Bismarck! (1960). See more » |
| Soundtracks | So leben wir alle Tage See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: WORLD WAR II THE SOUTH ATLANTIC See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Von Stolberg: I should have died many times, Captain, but I continue to survive somehow. This time it was your fault. Captain Murrell: I didn't know. Next time I won't throw you the rope. Von Stolberg: I think you will. See more » |