recently watched this classic WW2 film about a sub crew -- Burt Lancaster and Clark Gable
great story and I enjoyed it immensely
it's on Amazon Prime streaming now if anyone is interested
I think it pays a tremendous tribute to the bravery of that type of unique naval warrior
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Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
December 05, 2019, 08:17 PM
YooperSigs
An actual WWII submarine officer wrote the book the movie is based on. Commander Edward L. Beach. Great movie!
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December 05, 2019, 08:34 PM
marksman41
It's the first book in a trilogy:
Run Silent, Run Deep Dust on the Sea Cold is the Sea
the 2nd book also takes place in WWII, while the events of the 3rd book are during the cold war after the transition to nuclear powered subs. All three are really good reads.
December 05, 2019, 10:41 PM
corsair
It's one of a handful of submarine movie classics.
Check out also: Torpedo Run Operation Pacific Destination Tokyo Up Periscope
December 05, 2019, 10:55 PM
Sailor1911
"What is that, I can't make it out"
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
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December 06, 2019, 06:42 AM
Patriot
Required reading....
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December 06, 2019, 07:25 AM
Sig209
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Originally posted by Patriot: Required reading....
yes I have read there are (as usual) differences between the book and the film
i should READ 'From Here to Eternity' also
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Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
The Star Trek episode "Balance of Terror" is based on this movie. Just sayin', in case anyone is also into Star Trek.
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December 07, 2019, 01:48 PM
sjtill
The Enemy Below is also a good WW II sub film IMO. Robert Mitchum and Curt Jürgens, both honorable men.
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December 07, 2019, 04:41 PM
pedropcola
When I was at the Naval Academy he gave a speech and I still have an autographed copy of History of the US Navy 200 years.
I felt honored to meet him. Run Silent Run De Erie’s is great reading.
December 07, 2019, 05:08 PM
Tn226
The submarine used in filming was the USS Redfish (SS395). My father was a plankowner and did 2 war patrols on her. I’ve seen that movie maybe a thousand times
A bit of drift - the Redfish was also used as the Nautilus in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea
December 07, 2019, 06:49 PM
PHPaul
Watched the movie (again) last night. One of the things I like about it is that it's focused. All action. No multiple story lines or irrelevant romantic subplots.
Also, thanks for the leads on other E.L. Beach books. Didn't know they were out there, ordered both from Amazon.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
December 07, 2019, 06:49 PM
PHPaul
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Originally posted by Tn226: The submarine used in filming was the USS Redfish (SS395). My father was a plankowner and did 2 war patrols on her. I’ve seen that movie maybe a thousand times <snip>
That's VERY cool!
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
December 07, 2019, 07:28 PM
mark60
Somehow I've never seen the movie but the three books are old favorites of mine.
December 08, 2019, 08:15 PM
c1steve
Thunder Below is also excellent.
-c1steve
December 09, 2019, 08:53 AM
Blume9mm
Great movie.... of course the quentecential one is:
