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Run Silent, Run Deep

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After Japanese forces torpedo his submarine during World War II, commanding officer "Rich" Richardson (Clark Gable) is placed in charge of the USS Nerka. The crew on board the Nerka -- led by Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster), who had been passed over for promotion when Richardson was brought in -- is openly hostile to their new commander, especially when it becomes clear that Richardson's sole obsession is finding and destroying the Japanese ship that sank his old vessel.
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Daniel Fienberg Zap2it.com 09/10/2005
4/5
Watch Run Silent, Run Deep. Then watch K:19. Then complain that "They don't make 'em like they used to." Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/08/2024
3/4
Director Robert Wise makes good use of the story’s confined setting. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap 06/12/2023
4.5/5
The terrifically tense submarine genre starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster still pings with its authentic claustrophobic setting and mano a mano standoff between captain and XO. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 09/26/2022
... An eventful yarn, but the main attraction is the casting. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 06/09/2021
3/4
...an erratic yet rewarding World War II film. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 09/21/2020
A-
It's exceptionally tight work from director Robert Wise and screenwriter John Gay, who pays attention to fiery dramatics. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leaburn O Nov 6 Whilst not exactly Das Boot, it is still a solid submariner war thriller with elements of tension and some good character conflicts. Watched on DVD. See more Isaiah Y @zayman2 Jun 21 Classic war thriller with great performances by Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster See more Peter H @UFpjh Mar 15 The tensions building among the crew on the boat, the professionalism of Lancaster as number 2 who deserves to be captain, the swashbuckling of Gable as a man on a mission, it is a great story and a testament to WWII submariners. See more Mark B @Mbindon 07/02/2024 Moby Dick overtones in this highly suspenseful perfectly written and acted movie. The practical effects yes they are obviously model boats but it still works so well. Perfectly paced which is not always the case with older movies. A nearly perfect film. See more Narciso R 01/16/2024 Awesome movie, Clark gable. Practice makes perfect. NRJ. See more ed m 09/04/2023 Pretty good war flick. Clark Gable is awesome. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Wise

Director

Clark Gable

Cmdr. "Rich" Richardson

Burt Lancaster

Lt. Jim Bledsoe

Jack Warden

Yeoman 1st Class Mueller

Brad Dexter

Ens. Gerald Cartwright

Nick Cravat

Russo

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Synopsis After Japanese forces torpedo his submarine during World War II, commanding officer "Rich" Richardson (Clark Gable) is placed in charge of the USS Nerka. The crew on board the Nerka -- led by Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster), who had been passed over for promotion when Richardson was brought in -- is openly hostile to their new commander, especially when it becomes clear that Richardson's sole obsession is finding and destroying the Japanese ship that sank his old vessel.
Director
Robert Wise
Producer
Harold Hecht
Screenwriter
John Gay
Production Co
Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 27, 1958, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 30, 2010
Runtime
1h 33m
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