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Up Periscope

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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James Garner, Andra Martin, and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)
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In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
24,635
1,427
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Richard H. Landau(screenplay)
      • Robb White(novel)
    • Stars
      • James Garner
      • Edmond O'Brien
      • Andra Martin
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Richard H. Landau(screenplay)
      • Robb White(novel)
    • Stars
      • James Garner
      • Edmond O'Brien
      • Andra Martin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews

    Videos1

    Up Periscope
    Trailer 2:31
    Up Periscope

    Photos12

    James Garner in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Andra Martin in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner, Andra Martin, and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Andra Martin in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Andra Martin in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Andra Martin in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner and Andra Martin in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner, Andra Martin, and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)
    James Garner, Andra Martin, and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)

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    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Lt. J.G. Kenneth M. Braden
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Commander Paul Stevenson
    Andra Martin
    Andra Martin
    • Sally Johnson
    Alan Hale Jr.
    Alan Hale Jr.
    • Lt. Pat Malone
    • (as Alan Hale)
    Carleton Carpenter
    Carleton Carpenter
    • Lt. Phil Carney
    Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford
    • Ensign Cy Mount
    William Leslie
    William Leslie
    • Lt. Doherty
    Richard Bakalyan
    Richard Bakalyan
    • Seaman Peck
    Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes
    • Pharmacist Mate Ash
    • (as Edward Byrnes)
    Sean Garrison
    Sean Garrison
    • Seaman Floyd
    Henry Kulky
    Henry Kulky
    • Chief Petty Officer York
    Robert Aiken
    • Seaman Ford
    • (uncredited)
    Fred C. Blau Jr.
    • Junior
    • (uncredited)
    Carl Christian
    • Ships Crewman
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Christopher
    • Ship's Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Lou Clifford
    • Grass Hut Girl
    • (uncredited)
    George Crise
    • Murphy, Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Francis De Sales
    Francis De Sales
    • Captain Quinn
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Richard H. Landau(screenplay)
      • Robb White(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Debut of Warren Oates.
    • Goofs
      The aqua-lung was developed by Emile Gagnan and Jacques-Yves Cousteau only in 1943, hence it was unavailable by the time the action took place (1942).
    • Quotes

      Commander Paul Stevenson: Oh, uh, one more thing, Mr. Braden, you don't get captured.

      Lt. j.g. Kenneth M. Braden: Mm-hmm. I wouldn't think of it, sir.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits: SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC - 1942
    • Connections
      Edited from Destination Tokyo (1943)
    • Soundtracks
      Please Be Kind
      (uncredited)
      Music by Saul Chaplin
      Played when Braden and Sally are lying on the beach and often in the score

    User reviews29

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    Top review
    6/10
    decent war flick, but not as good as the book
    Robb White's World War II naval-combat/coming-of-age novel is one of my lifetime favorites, so I eagerly anticipated seeing this movie on video. Unfortunately, the book spoiled it for me. I'm sure I would have liked this movie much better if I had never read the book. To be fair, this is a good war flick on its own merits.
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    • yortsnave
    • Jul 19, 2000

    FAQ1

    • What aircraft carrier is shown in background with sub returning at end of movie, since movie made in 1959 ????

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1959 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Up Periscope!
    • Filming locations
      • Pacific Ocean
    • Production companies
      • Aubrey Schenck Productions
      • Lakeside Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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