During WW2, Italian Navy divers use underwater chariots to mine the keels of British warships, forcing the British to send underwater demolition expert Lionel Crabbe and his team to counter these enemy actions.
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Title: The Silent Enemy (1958)
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Cast
| 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 | |
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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}
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gibraltar | bare chested male | male male relationship | underwater demolition | man wears a swimsuit |Taglines:
Based on the TRUE exploits of Commander Crabb, heroic Frogman of World War II See more »Parents Guide:
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Lieutenant Crabb, R.N.V.R.: Not unless you change yours.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas: Oh no, sir, but there is one small point I think I should mention...
Lieutenant Crabb, R.N.V.R.: What's that?
Ordinary Seaman Thomas: I can't swim!
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According to the book 'Brassey's Guide to War Films' by Alun Evans, during this movie's theatrical season, there were " . . . strong (and never disproved) rumours at the time of its release that the film's real-life hero, Commander Lionel Crabb, had mysteriously died whilst diving to spy on a Soviet warship visiting Britain." See more »Goofs
When the three chariots are making their way underwater there is appropriate engine noise but none of the propellers are rotating. See more »Quotes
Ordinary Seaman Thomas: We really have got the job haven't we? You won't change your mind?Lieutenant Crabb, R.N.V.R.: Not unless you change yours.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas: Oh no, sir, but there is one small point I think I should mention...
Lieutenant Crabb, R.N.V.R.: What's that?
Ordinary Seaman Thomas: I can't swim!
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UKRelease Date:
4 March 1958 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Froschmann Crabb See more »Company Credits
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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.