Looking for US WW2 sub movie...

XanderF · 04-16-07, 08:05 PM

Wife was quite a fan of "Das Boot" (original, 293 minute version). I understand there is no US equiv in quality or scope, but I wondered if there was anything out there that at least entertained and was reasonably accurate.

"Destination Tokyo", which we have because it's a Cary Grant film (she's a huge fan) is, of course, utterly ridiculous - but an amusing 'guilty pleasure', as it's SO over-the-top (it was basically a middle-of-the-war-BUY-WAR-BONDS-PLEASE propaganda movie - "They don’t understand the love we have for our women – they don’t even have a word for it in their language." still gets a chuckle out of my wife and I).

Anyway, I see three candidates:
- Up, Periscope (I read and liked the book as a kid)
- Run Silent, Run Deep (tried reading this book at the same time, never finished it. Hmm...still have it...maybe I should...)
- The Enemy Below

Which, of those, would be best choice? Or, alternatively, what am I missing that would be a better choice?

Castout · 04-17-07, 01:32 AM

I know i'll get flamed for posting this but U-571 is about US submariners though operating from a u-boat.:rotfl:

Let's petition to Hollywood: Make some REAL US WWII subs movie in the pacific.
Tough luck they would rather make more Spiderman movies. It's cheaper with the computer effect images.

Platapus · 04-17-07, 01:08 PM

Check out this website

http://www.subshipstore.com/movies.html

It has lots of submarine movies with descriptions

Bill Nichols · 04-17-07, 01:31 PM

I'm especially fond of "Hellcats of the Navy", if only for who stars in it

Sailor Steve · 04-17-07, 04:45 PM

I'd take The Enemy Below as first choice. The sub interior is a joke, but the acting is top-notch and the story is told from both sides. Lots of fun.

XanderF · 04-17-07, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'd take The Enemy Below as first choice. The sub interior is a joke, but the acting is top-notch and the story is told from both sides. Lots of fun.

As big a joke as 'Destination Tokyo'? (That's a person limit, right there, but, then, they could basically play kickball in the control room, so...)

swash · 04-19-07, 09:15 PM

I've always liked Operation Petticoat for giggles and laughs

thehiredgun · 05-07-07, 11:18 AM

Torpedo Run,

Indiana_Jones · 05-25-07, 12:30 AM

"run silent, run deep"

-Indy

XanderF · 05-25-07, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

"run silent, run deep"

-Indy

Latest Fry's run turned that one up, so...

...picked up "Run Silent, Run Deep", along with "The Enemy Below" (I understand it was the basis for Trek's "Balance of Terror" which was a great episode

Okay, okay, I did know about the movie first. Still, amusing tie-in.)

Will see if this fits the bill!

04-16-07, 08:05 PM	#1
XanderF Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 554 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Looking for US WW2 sub movie... Wife was quite a fan of "Das Boot" (original, 293 minute version). I understand there is no US equiv in quality or scope, but I wondered if there was anything out there that at least entertained and was reasonably accurate. "Destination Tokyo", which we have because it's a Cary Grant film (she's a huge fan) is, of course, utterly ridiculous - but an amusing 'guilty pleasure', as it's SO over-the-top (it was basically a middle-of-the-war-BUY-WAR-BONDS-PLEASE propaganda movie - "They don’t understand the love we have for our women – they don’t even have a word for it in their language." still gets a chuckle out of my wife and I). Anyway, I see three candidates: - Up, Periscope (I read and liked the book as a kid) - Run Silent, Run Deep (tried reading this book at the same time, never finished it. Hmm...still have it...maybe I should...) - The Enemy Below Which, of those, would be best choice? Or, alternatively, what am I missing that would be a better choice? __________________

04-17-07, 01:32 AM	#2
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	I know i'll get flamed for posting this but U-571 is about US submariners though operating from a u-boat.:rotfl: Let's petition to Hollywood: Make some REAL US WWII subs movie in the pacific. Tough luck they would rather make more Spiderman movies. It's cheaper with the computer effect images. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

04-17-07, 01:31 PM	#4
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I'm especially fond of "Hellcats of the Navy", if only for who stars in it __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

04-17-07, 04:45 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'd take The Enemy Below as first choice. The sub interior is a joke, but the acting is top-notch and the story is told from both sides. Lots of fun. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-07-07, 11:18 AM	#8
thehiredgun Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 581 Downloads: 517 Uploads: 0	US Sub Movie Torpedo Run,

04-17-07, 01:08 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Check out this website http://www.subshipstore.com/movies.html It has lots of submarine movies with descriptions

04-19-07, 09:15 PM	#7
swash Sailor man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 46 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've always liked Operation Petticoat for giggles and laughs

05-25-07, 12:30 AM	#9
Indiana_Jones Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 126 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	"run silent, run deep" -Indy