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mako88sb · 07-26-10, 09:23 AM

Here's a few:

"Men of the Fighting Lady" starring Van Johnson during the Korean War
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047230/

"Away All boats" with Jeff Chandler, some pretty intense Kamikaze action and a uncredited role for Clint Eastwood.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048971/

"Damn the Defiant" With Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde & Anthony Quayle
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055884/

"The Hunley" With Armand Assante and Donald Sutherland. I rented this "made for TV" movie a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162897/

"Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" Can't believe I forgot this classic. Gotta love those B-25's taking off from the Hornet.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037366/

Sailor Steve · 07-26-10, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mako88sb

"The Hunley" With Armand Assante and Donald Sutherland. I rented this "made for TV" movie a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised.

I didn't like it all that much, but that was for personal and historical reasons. It does do a good job of recreating the period and feel, so it's worth it.

Another Ted Turner production you might like is Ironclads.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102129/

It too has a lot of flaws, but the models are wonderful.

mako88sb · 07-27-10, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I didn't like it all that much, but that was for personal and historical reasons. It does do a good job of recreating the period and feel, so it's worth it.

Another Ted Turner production you might like is Ironclads.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102129/

It too has a lot of flaws, but the models are wonderful.

Thanks Sailor Steve. I remember seeing Ironclads when it was first aired but must admit that I don't recall too much about it. Not the greatest reviews but still, a interesting battle that I should try to watch again.

Just curious about the historical reasons you refer to for "The Hunley"? Being Canadian, I'm not that familiar with the Civil War but the IMDB site doesn't have the usual bashing about historical accuracy that you see so often.

Sailor Steve · 07-27-10, 09:57 AM

Well, I only saw it once, and that was way back when it first aired. I'm not sure it is as bad as Ironclads (which has a lot of minor technical flaws) in that respect, but both movies are like Midway, in that they waste a lot of time telling fictional love stories that could have been spent filling out the actual story.

That said, my opinion on this is personal, and should be taken that way. And these are the only movies that tell those stories, so I feel they could have been better but are still worth owning for the true fan of the subject.

I know so many cool Civil War naval stories that will never be filmed. Oh well.

mako88sb · 07-27-10, 10:17 AM

Okay, I see what your saying. I completely agree about Midway. Would of been much better if they deleted the love story and included the Coral Sea battle footage. I believe I've only seen that footage once on TV. As for "The Hunley", I must admit that I didn't mind the love story aspect probably because it was flashbacks and kind of set the tone for Captain Dixon's state of mind. Lost the love of his life. Not much to live for but determined to take some of the enemy with him when he goes.

You got me curious about Civil War naval battles. I've always been interested in "Age of Sail" battles but haven't really read much about the Ironclad age. I'll have to check it out.

Sailor Steve · 07-27-10, 01:58 PM

EVERYBODY POSTING ON THIS PAGE: You really ought to read the whole thread. Most of the movies you are listing have already been mentioned.

vienna · 07-27-10, 04:22 PM

Here's a movie I haven't seen listed on this thread: "Torpedo Bay". It stars James Mason as an RN destroyer captain who pursues and damages an Italian sub. The sub captain manages to make it to the neutral port of Tangiers with the destroyer close behind. The authorities in Tangiers will only allow the sub to remain in port for a limited time after which the sub must leave and then become a target of the destroyer. The two captains form a truce and the rest of the film is comprised of the sub captain trying to make surreptitious repair and the destroyer captain trying to block his efforts on orders of British Intelligence. Of course there is a female character to throw in a bit of a love triangle subplot, but mainly it is about the two captains. The ending is a bit of a surprise and is reminiscent of "Enemy Below". I found a copy of this movie in VHS several years ago at a video store that was chucking all its tapes in favor of DVD. I don't believe it is available on DVD, so if anyone has information on a DVD release, it would be appreciated.

07-26-10, 09:23 AM	#1
mako88sb XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 423 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here's a few: "Men of the Fighting Lady" starring Van Johnson during the Korean War http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047230/ "Away All boats" with Jeff Chandler, some pretty intense Kamikaze action and a uncredited role for Clint Eastwood. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048971/ "Damn the Defiant" With Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde & Anthony Quayle http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055884/ "The Hunley" With Armand Assante and Donald Sutherland. I rented this "made for TV" movie a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162897/ "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" Can't believe I forgot this classic. Gotta love those B-25's taking off from the Hornet. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037366/ Last edited by mako88sb; 07-27-10 at 10:03 AM.

07-27-10, 09:57 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, I only saw it once, and that was way back when it first aired. I'm not sure it is as bad as Ironclads (which has a lot of minor technical flaws) in that respect, but both movies are like Midway, in that they waste a lot of time telling fictional love stories that could have been spent filling out the actual story. That said, my opinion on this is personal, and should be taken that way. And these are the only movies that tell those stories, so I feel they could have been better but are still worth owning for the true fan of the subject. I know so many cool Civil War naval stories that will never be filmed. Oh well. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-27-10, 01:58 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	EVERYBODY POSTING ON THIS PAGE: You really ought to read the whole thread. Most of the movies you are listing have already been mentioned. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-27-10, 10:17 AM	#5
mako88sb XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 423 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Okay, I see what your saying. I completely agree about Midway. Would of been much better if they deleted the love story and included the Coral Sea battle footage. I believe I've only seen that footage once on TV. As for "The Hunley", I must admit that I didn't mind the love story aspect probably because it was flashbacks and kind of set the tone for Captain Dixon's state of mind. Lost the love of his life. Not much to live for but determined to take some of the enemy with him when he goes. You got me curious about Civil War naval battles. I've always been interested in "Age of Sail" battles but haven't really read much about the Ironclad age. I'll have to check it out.

07-27-10, 04:22 PM	#7
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,515 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Here's a movie I haven't seen listed on this thread: "Torpedo Bay". It stars James Mason as an RN destroyer captain who pursues and damages an Italian sub. The sub captain manages to make it to the neutral port of Tangiers with the destroyer close behind. The authorities in Tangiers will only allow the sub to remain in port for a limited time after which the sub must leave and then become a target of the destroyer. The two captains form a truce and the rest of the film is comprised of the sub captain trying to make surreptitious repair and the destroyer captain trying to block his efforts on orders of British Intelligence. Of course there is a female character to throw in a bit of a love triangle subplot, but mainly it is about the two captains. The ending is a bit of a surprise and is reminiscent of "Enemy Below". I found a copy of this movie in VHS several years ago at a video store that was chucking all its tapes in favor of DVD. I don't believe it is available on DVD, so if anyone has information on a DVD release, it would be appreciated.