Official movie poster for The Frogmen (1951), a action adventure film

The Frogmen(1951)

UNCLE SAM'S UNDERWATER COMMANDOS!

6.2(28)1h 36m1951-01-25
ActionAdventureDramaWar

The Frogmen Synopsis

The new commander of a Navy Underwater Demolition Team--nicknamed "Frogmen"--must earn the respect of the men in his unit, who are still grieving over the death of their former commander and resentful of the new one.

The Frogmen (1951) is a action, adventure, drama and war film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on January 25, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Richard Widmark, Robert Wagner, Dana Andrews and Gary Merrill. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 28 ratings.

Director:
Lloyd Bacon
Writers:
John Tucker Battle, Oscar Millard
Producers:
Samuel G. Engel
Cinematographer:
Norbert Brodine
Production:
20th Century Fox
Status:
Released

The Frogmen (1951) Trailer

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The Frogmen Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 28 ratings.

John Chard

5.5/10

Frogs Abound In WWII. Directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring Richard Widmark, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill, Jeffrey Hunter and Robert Wagner. Plot finds Widmark as a strict disciplinarian who takes command of the Navy Underwater Demolition Team and quickly upsets the men with his forceful ways. With the team building up to a crucial mission the question is if the men and commander can find an accord for the war effort?…

Reviewed on February 12, 2015

CinemaSerf

7/10

Richard Widmark is the new, hard-nosed, squandron commander "Lawrence" who takes charge of a specialist underwater diving team after the death - in action - of their previous boss. He is trying to make his presence felt and they - led by "Chief Flannigan" (Dana Andrews) are clear they want little to do with him. He changes their training regime, intensifies it, reinvigorates it - and makes it clear that he is now…

Reviewed on April 2, 2023

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The Frogmen – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Frogmen online?

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The Frogmen (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Frogmen?

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The main cast of The Frogmen (1951) includes Richard Widmark, Robert Wagner, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill and Jeffrey Hunter. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Frogmen released?

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The Frogmen was released on January 25, 1951 and runs for 1h 36m.

Is The Frogmen worth watching?

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The Frogmen (1951) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Frogmen?

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