The Silent Enemy(1958)
Human Torpedoes vs. Battleships!
The Silent Enemy Synopsis
The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
The Silent Enemy (1958) is a history and war film directed by William Fairchild, released on March 4, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Laurence Harvey, Michael Craig, Dawn Addams and John Clements. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- William Fairchild
- Writers:
- William Fairchild, Marshall Pugh
- Producers:
- Bertram Ostrer
- Production:
- Romulus Films, Remus
- Status:
- Released
The Silent Enemy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Harvey
as Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R.
Michael Craig
as Leading Seaman Knowles
Dawn Addams
as Third Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S
John Clements
as The Admiral
Sidney James
as Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
Alec McCowen
as Able Seaman Morgan
Nigel Stock
as Able Seaman Fraser
Ian Whittaker
as Ordinary Seaman Thomas
Arnoldo Foà
as Tomolino
Gianna Maria Canale
as Conchita
Massimo Serato
as Forzenelli
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
as Rosati
Key crew
Directed by William Fairchild, written by William Fairchild and Marshall Pugh, produced by Bertram Ostrer.
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The Silent Enemy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Silent Enemy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silent Enemy online?
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The Silent Enemy (1958) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Silent Enemy?
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The main cast of The Silent Enemy (1958) includes Laurence Harvey, Michael Craig, Dawn Addams, John Clements and Sidney James. The film was directed by William Fairchild. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silent Enemy released?
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The Silent Enemy was released on March 4, 1958 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Silent Enemy worth watching?
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The Silent Enemy (1958) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.