Submarine Patrol(1938)
The Big Parade of the Navy!
Submarine Patrol Synopsis
A naval officer is demoted for negligence and put in command of a run-down submarine chaser with a motley crew.
Submarine Patrol (1938) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Ford, released on November 25, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Richard Greene, Nancy Kelly, Preston Foster and George Bancroft. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Rian James, Darrell Ware, Jack Yellen
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur C. Miller
- Composer:
- Arthur Lange
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Submarine Patrol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Greene
as Perry Townsend III
Nancy Kelly
as Susan Leeds
Preston Foster
as Lt. (j.g.) John C. Drake
George Bancroft
as Capt. Leeds
Slim Summerville
as Ellsworth 'Spuds' Fickett, cook
J. Farrell MacDonald
as CWO 'Sails' Quincannon
Warren Hymer
as Seaman Rocky Haggerty
Douglas Fowley
as Seaman Pinky Brett
Dick Hogan
as Seaman Johnny Miller
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Seaman Rutherford Davis Pratt, aka 'The Professor'
George E. Stone
as Seaman Irving Goldfarb
John Carradine
as McAllison
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Rian James, Darrell Ware and Jack Yellen, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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Submarine Patrol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Submarine Patrol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Submarine Patrol online?
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Who stars in Submarine Patrol?
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The main cast of Submarine Patrol (1938) includes Richard Greene, Nancy Kelly, Preston Foster, George Bancroft and Slim Summerville. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Submarine Patrol released?
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Submarine Patrol was released on November 25, 1938 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Submarine Patrol worth watching?
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Submarine Patrol (1938) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.