The Enemy Below

US (1957): Action/War/Drama

The Enemy Below is an even-handed study of submarine warfare from the vantage point of both sides. Robert Mitchum plays the captain of an American destroyer, who despite having lost his family in the war endeavors to let his head rule his heart in combat. Curt Jurgens co-stars as a German U-boat commander, depicted as being as honorable and compassionate as Mitchum. The two men develop a grudging respect for one another as they pursue one another throughout the North Atlantic. Both vessels are destroyed; several days after the battle, Mitchum and Jurgens meet one another face to face for the first time, and chivalrously exchange salutes. Based on a novel by D.A. Rayner, The Enemy Below was the last theatrical film directed by Dick Powell, who hereafter concentrated on his extensive television work. Cast also features David Hedison, Theodore Bikel, Russell Collins, Kurt Kreuger and Frank Albertson. (20th Century-Fox) (Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide)

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1 nomination, 1 Award