The Enemy Below(1957)
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The Enemy Below Synopsis
The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
The Enemy Below (1957) is a war film directed by Dick Powell, released on December 25, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison and Theodore Bikel. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 221 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Powell
- Writers:
- Wendell Mayes, D.A. Rayner
- Producers:
- Dick Powell
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Enemy Below (1957) Trailer
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The Enemy Below Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Mitchum
as Capt. Murrell
Curd Jürgens
as Kapitän von Stolberg
David Hedison
as Lt. Ware
Theodore Bikel
as Heinie Schwaffer
Russell Collins
as Doctor
Kurt Kreuger
as Von Holem (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
as Lt. J.G. Crain
Biff Elliot
as Quartermaster
Michael McHale
as German Soldier
Alan Dexter
as Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)
- Joe Di Reda
Joe Di Reda
as BMSN Robbins (uncredited)
- Robert Boon
Robert Boon
as Chief Engineer
Key crew
Directed by Dick Powell, written by Wendell Mayes and D.A. Rayner, produced by Dick Powell.
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The Enemy Below Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 221 ratings.
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The Enemy Below – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Enemy Below online?
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The Enemy Below (1957) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Enemy Below?
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The main cast of The Enemy Below (1957) includes Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel and Russell Collins. The film was directed by Dick Powell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Enemy Below released?
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The Enemy Below was released on December 25, 1957 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Enemy Below worth watching?
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The Enemy Below (1957) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 221 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Enemy Below?
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Yes. The official The Enemy Below trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.