Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Laurence Harvey | ... | Lieutenant Crabb, R.N.V.R. | |
Dawn Addams | ... | Third Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S. | |
Michael Craig | ... | Leading Seaman Knowles | |
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John Clements | ... | The Admiral |
Sidney James | ... | Chief Petty Officer Thorpe | |
Alec McCowen | ... | Able Seaman Morgan | |
Nigel Stock | ... | Able Seaman Fraser | |
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Ian Whittaker | ... | Ordinary Seaman Thomas |
Arnoldo Foà | ... | Tomolino (as Arnoldo Foa) | |
Gianna Maria Canale | ... | Conchita | |
Massimo Serato | ... | Forzellini | |
Giacomo Rossi Stuart | ... | Rosati (as Giacomo Rossi-Stuart) | |
Carlo Giustini | ... | Fellini (as Carlo Justini) | |
Raymond Young | ... | Celloni | |
David Lodge | ... | Sergeant |
In the Mediterranean in 1941 the Italians start using underwater chariots to mine the undersides of allied ships. Explosives expert Lionel Crabbe arrives in Gibraltar to organise defenses, but finds only two British divers available to help him. Even more worrying, it seems likely that the Italians are secretly using neutral Spain across the bay as their key base. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
They don't make them like this anymore. Rousing drama action based on the real life exploits of British Navy Lieutenant Lionel Crabbe and his contributions to underwater demolition work during World War II and later on in salvaging operations.
World War II history buffs will appreciate the military technology depicted in this film and the impact it caused to Allied as well as Axis shipping.
Exciting underwater action combined with a decent cast and good dialogue contribute to the suspense.