The Enemy Below(1957)
“The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!”
Overview
The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
Director
Dick Powell
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Capt. Murrell
Curd Jürgens
as Kapitän von Stolberg
David Hedison
as Lt. Ware
Theodore Bikel
as Heinie Schwaffer
Russell Collins
as Doctor
Kurt Kreuger
as Von Holem (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
as Lt. J.G. Crain
Biff Elliot
as Quartermaster
Michael McHale
as German Soldier
Alan Dexter
as Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)
Joe Di Reda
as BMSN Robbins (uncredited)
Robert Boon
as Chief Engineer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch The Enemy Below?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Enemy Below (1957).
What is The Enemy Below about?▼
The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
Who directed The Enemy Below?▼
The Enemy Below was directed by Dick Powell and released in 1957. It is a war film.
How long is The Enemy Below?▼
The Enemy Below has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Enemy Below?▼
The cast of The Enemy Below includes Robert Mitchum as Capt. Murrell, Curd Jürgens as Kapitän von Stolberg, David Hedison as Lt. Ware, Theodore Bikel as Heinie Schwaffer, Russell Collins as Doctor and more.
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