Pick my next Sub Movie...

Enigma · 05-26-06, 12:28 PM

There is a fine list of Submarine movies here on this forum. Determinging which one to buy next is now harder than ever!

here is what I have right now, and im looking to go out today and but myself a book and a movie and or documentary, since its my birthday im going to spoil myself.

so, what do you suggest I buy?

Heres what I have, from favorite to least favorite. Maybe the order could help determine whats next!

Das Boot
Hunt for Red October
Crimson Tide
Run Silent, Run Deep
K-19
In enemy hands
The enemy Below
U-571

If you have a book suggestion that would be cool too. I have Blind Mans Bluff, and Iron coffins...

Cheers!

blue3golf · 05-26-06, 02:22 PM

I suggest Torpedo Run. Seems to fit your WWII tastes.

Bill Nichols · 05-26-06, 03:42 PM

Just for the novelty of it, how about "Hellcats of the Navy" with Ronald Reagan as sub CO and Nancy as the nurse he's in love with. It's not a bad sub movie, either

SeaSpectre · 05-26-06, 04:15 PM

If you don't already have it, then the six-hour Das Boot is a must, even though it is a touch on the expensive side (circa $40). That, truly, is the best submarine movie ever. All the others are good, too (with the obvious exception of U-571).

My other favorites include:

Run Silent, Run Deep
Hellcats of the Navy
Operation Pacific
Crash Dive

For books, I just finished "Iron Coffins". Fantastic book. Highly reccomended.

wild bill · 05-28-06, 09:55 PM

I have finally learned to appreciate this movie, "The Bedford Incident". It is about a russian diesel boat and an american surface ship, playing chicken in the north atlantic.

wild bill

Bill Nichols · 05-29-06, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wild bill

I have finally learned to appreciate this movie, "The Bedford Incident". It is about a russian diesel boat and an american surface ship, playing chicken in the north atlantic.

wild bill

Yes, an excellent movie. The book (Bedford Incident) is also a 'must read'. (The book's ending is quite different from the film's, btw).

blue3golf · 05-29-06, 04:15 PM

Just saw "Standby for Action" and "Action in the North Atlantic". Both made in 1943, the latter was alright, about the merchant marine. The first is about a destroyer crew in the pacific, not so great. They're more propaganda films than anything. Showing how "ruthless" the enemy is and the like. Nothing to buy but definitely interesting to watch once just for the historical value.

nikimcbee · 05-31-06, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blue3golf

I suggest Torpedo Run. Seems to fit your WWII tastes.

Wow, I forgot about that movie

If you like S-boats, you gotta see "Crash Dive."

05-26-06, 12:28 PM	#1
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Pick my next Sub Movie... There is a fine list of Submarine movies here on this forum. Determinging which one to buy next is now harder than ever! here is what I have right now, and im looking to go out today and but myself a book and a movie and or documentary, since its my birthday im going to spoil myself. so, what do you suggest I buy? Heres what I have, from favorite to least favorite. Maybe the order could help determine whats next! Das Boot Hunt for Red October Crimson Tide Run Silent, Run Deep K-19 In enemy hands The enemy Below U-571 If you have a book suggestion that would be cool too. I have Blind Mans Bluff, and Iron coffins... Cheers! __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

05-26-06, 03:42 PM	#3
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Just for the novelty of it, how about "Hellcats of the Navy" with Ronald Reagan as sub CO and Nancy as the nurse he's in love with. It's not a bad sub movie, either __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

05-26-06, 04:15 PM	#4
SeaSpectre Watch Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 23 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you don't already have it, then the six-hour Das Boot is a must, even though it is a touch on the expensive side (circa $40). That, truly, is the best submarine movie ever. All the others are good, too (with the obvious exception of U-571). My other favorites include: Run Silent, Run Deep Hellcats of the Navy Operation Pacific Crash Dive For books, I just finished "Iron Coffins". Fantastic book. Highly reccomended. __________________ \"Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.\" (If you want peace, prepare for war.) Vegetius, *Epitoma Rei Militaris* \"Fortune favors the bold.\" Virgil, *The Aeneid* Roman epic poet (70 BC - 19 BC)

05-28-06, 09:55 PM	#5
wild bill Watch Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: brooklyn Posts: 25 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Bedford Incident I have finally learned to appreciate this movie, "The Bedford Incident". It is about a russian diesel boat and an american surface ship, playing chicken in the north atlantic. wild bill

05-26-06, 02:22 PM	#2
blue3golf Weps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 352 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I suggest Torpedo Run. Seems to fit your WWII tastes.

05-29-06, 04:15 PM	#7
blue3golf Weps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 352 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just saw "Standby for Action" and "Action in the North Atlantic". Both made in 1943, the latter was alright, about the merchant marine. The first is about a destroyer crew in the pacific, not so great. They're more propaganda films than anything. Showing how "ruthless" the enemy is and the like. Nothing to buy but definitely interesting to watch once just for the historical value.