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The Enemy Below (1957)

★ 7.4Approved98 minDirector: Dick Powell

1957 film by Dick Powell

The Enemy Below is a 1957 American DeLuxe Color war film in CinemaScope about a battle between an American destroyer escort and a German U-boat during World War II. It stars Robert Mitchum and Curt Jürgens as the American and German commanding officers, respectively. Produced and directed by Dick Powell, the film was based on the 1956 novel of the same name by Denys Rayner, a British naval officer involved in antisubmarine warfare throughout the Battle of the Atlantic.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Enemy Below about?
The Enemy Below (1957) — During World War II, the USS Haynes, an American destroyer escort discovers a German U-boat in the South Atlantic. A deadly duel between the two ships ensues, and Captain Murrell must draw upon all his experience to defeat the equally experienced German commander.
Is The Enemy Below based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Enemy Below scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.