The Enemy Below

“The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!”

7.1/ 10 211 votes 1957-12-25 1h 37m 1 popularity

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.

Director: Dick Powell

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Cast

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Robert Mitchum

Capt. Murrell

Curd Jürgens

Kapitän von Stolberg

David Hedison

Lt. Ware

Theodore Bikel

Heinie Schwaffer

Russell Collins

Doctor

Kurt Kreuger

Von Holem (uncredited)

Frank Albertson

Lt. J.G. Crain

Biff Elliot

Quartermaster

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